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Old 16-Dec-2006, 06:50
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Dear Teachers,

A. I really wish someone could help me because there’s no one for me to turn to.
- “to turn to” means “to ask for advice”, right?

B. Please give me some advice to solve this problem. I live in a small town, and I’m afraid that if this gets out, I’m done for.
- Does “I’m done for” have a figurative meaning in this sentence?

Thanks a million

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Old 16-Dec-2006, 10:19
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A-- Yes. Turn to = seek support from
B-- Done for = completely finished in some way:

done for, Informal.
a. tired; exhausted.
b. deprived of one's means, position, etc.
c. dead or close to death.
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