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done thing

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the done thing (British, American & Australian, American)
the correct way to behave in a particular social situation. Wearing jeans in an office environment isn't really the done thing. (usually negative) You can't smoke during the meal. It's not the thing to do.
See also: done, thing


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My opinion is, that it was a done thing between him and Scrooge's nephew; and that the Ghost of Christmas Present knew it.
 
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