eat someone for breakfast
US /iːt ˈsʌm.wʌn fɔːr ˈbrek.fəst/
UK /iːt ˈsʌm.wʌn fɔːr ˈbrek.fəst/
1.
to easily defeat or overcome someone, especially in a competition or argument
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Our team is so strong, we're going to eat them for breakfast in the championship.
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Don't worry about the interview; you'll eat him for breakfast.