Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-in
noun
/ˈduːɪn/
Definition
A term used to describe a situation where one person becomes overwhelmed by another person’s energy or actions.
Examples
- After all that do-in from her relentless motivator, I need a break.
- The team’s constant pushing was a bit of a do-in for the shy members.
Meaning
The phrase ‘do-in’ suggests a sense of being worn out or defeated by someone’s excessive enthusiasm or forceful behavior.
Synonyms
- overwhelm
- overpower
- devastate
