wipe the floor with
US /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
UK /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
1.
écraser, humilier
to defeat someone very easily or thoroughly
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Our team is going to wipe the floor with them in the championship.
Notre équipe va les écraser au championnat.
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The lawyer wiped the floor with the opposing counsel during the cross-examination.
L'avocat a écrasé le conseil adverse lors du contre-interrogatoire.
2.
traiter très mal, humilier
to treat someone very badly or disrespectfully
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He always tries to wipe the floor with his subordinates.
Il essaie toujours de traiter très mal ses subordonnés.
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Don't let them wipe the floor with you; stand up for yourself!
Ne les laisse pas te traiter comme un paillasson ; défends-toi !