Meaning of the word "do a number on" in English
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do a number on
US /duː ə ˈnʌm.bər ɑn/
UK /duː ə ˈnʌm.bər ɑn/
Idiom
1.
to cause harm or damage to someone or something
Example:
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The storm really did a number on our garden.
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His ex-girlfriend really did a number on him emotionally.
2.
to trick or deceive someone, often in a harmful way
Example:
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The con artist really did a number on those unsuspecting tourists.
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I think he's trying to do a number on me to get me to agree.
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