wipe the floor with
US /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
UK /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
1.
to defeat someone very easily or thoroughly
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Our team is going to wipe the floor with them in the championship.
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The lawyer wiped the floor with the opposing counsel during the cross-examination.
2.
to treat someone very badly or disrespectfully
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He always tries to wipe the floor with his subordinates.
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Don't let them wipe the floor with you; stand up for yourself!