wipe the floor with somebody
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[mop] the floor with

Definiția și Sensul lui "wipe the floor with somebody "

to wipe the floor with somebody
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to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

to [wipe] the floor with {sb} definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "wipe the floor with someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "wipe the floor with someone" is believed to have originated from the practice of cleaning a floor by wiping it with a mop or cloth. The action of wiping the floor clean suggests a thorough and complete victory, leaving no trace of the opponent's presence or challenge. This idiom is often used to describe a situation where one person or team defeats another in a competition, argument, or conflict, with great ease and skill, leaving the opponent humiliated or embarrassed.

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If we don't perform better, the opposing team will wipe the floor with us in the upcoming game.
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