not done

Idioms and Phrases

Socially unacceptable, improper, as in Bringing along two friends without asking, that's not done . [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Despite reports that Qatar ordered Hamas officials to leave the country, they have not done so, according to Qatari officials, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to make statements to the media.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Sadat, Dr. Kevin Debiparshad said that if the procedure was not done immediately, Iza could suffer severe damage to tissues, muscles and nerves in his legs.

From Los Angeles Times

A survivor of Smyth's abuse also called for Mr Welby to go, saying that he felt the archbishop's admission that he had not done enough in response to the reports meant that both he and the Church of England had effectively been involved in a "cover-up".

From BBC

He said he felt Justin Welby’s admission that he had not done enough in response to the reports meant that the Archbishop and the Church of England had effectively been involved in a "cover-up".

From BBC

“Get up, boy. I’m not done, I’m not done with you!”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amiss
• bad
• funny
• ill-advised
• improper
• incorrect
• unacceptable
• unhappy