wipe something off the map
US /waɪp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɔf ðə mæp/
UK /waɪp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɔf ðə mæp/
1.
to completely destroy a place or thing
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The earthquake threatened to wipe the city off the map.
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The new technology could wipe out traditional industries off the map.