Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Done for

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 30 Jan 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Ruined."

Key Points

The idiom "done for" means to be ruined or destroyed. (नष्ट होना)
- Example: The company's reputation was done for after the scandal.
It can refer to a person, thing, or situation that has suffered irreparable damage or harm.
The idiom is often used in a negative context to describe a dire or hopeless situation.
"Ruined" means to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc. (किसी चीज़ को तबाह कर देना, बरबाद कर देना (कि वह बिलकुल बेकार हो जाए))
- Example: This is a ruined building.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

Option 1 (Retreated) means to withdraw or move back, often in the face of danger or opposition. (अक्सर खतरे या विरोध की स्थिति में पीछे हटना या पीछे हटना)
Option 2 (Depreciated) means to decrease in value or worth over time. (समय के साथ मूल्य या कीमत में कमी आना)
Option 3 (Finished a job) means to complete a task or assignment. (किसी कार्य या असाइनमेंट को पूरा करना)