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over with
*over (and done) with
finished. (*Typically: be ~; get something ~; have something ~.) I'm glad that's over and done with. Now that I have college over and done with, lean get a job.
over (and done) with
finished or completed
I had my wisdom tooth out yesterday morning, so that's over and done with. He skipped to the end of the chapter just to get it over with. Usage notes: usually refers to something bad or unpleasant
over with
Done, finished, as in
I'll be glad when exams are over with. [
Colloquial; second half of 1900s] Also see
over and done with.
over with
Completely finished; done: Let's get the shopping over with.