to  wipe  the floor with  somebody
wipe
waɪp
vaip
the
ðə
dhē
floor
flɔ:
flaw
with
wɪð
vidh
somebody
[mop] the floor with

Definition & Meaning of "wipe the floor with somebody "in English

to wipe the floor with somebody
01

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way 

to [wipe] the floor with {sb} definition and meaning
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

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.

Examples
The defending champions wiped the floor with their rivals in the final. 
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