to take somebody to the cleaners

Definice a význam slova „ take somebody to the cleaners“ v angličtině

to take somebody to the cleaners
01

rozdrtit někoho, porazit na plné čáře

to defeat a person or a group thoroughly, often in a very humiliating manner
to [take] {sb} to the cleaners definition and meaning
disapproving
idiom
Příklady
The brilliant student dominated the competition, taking it to the cleaners with a deep understanding of the subject.
Malá firma u soudu průmyslového obra rozdrtila.
02

někoho obrat o všechno, okrást někoho

to take someone's possessions by force or without the right to do so
to [take] {sb} to the cleaners definition and meaning
disapproving
idiom
informal
Příklady
Despite their initial confidence, the inexperienced team was taken to the cleaners by their seasoned opponents.
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