do a number on
US /duː ə ˈnʌm.bər ɑn/
UK /duː ə ˈnʌm.bər ɑn/
1.
merusak, melukai
to cause harm or damage to someone or something
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The storm really did a number on our garden.
Badai itu benar-benar merusak taman kami.
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His ex-girlfriend really did a number on him emotionally.
Mantan pacarnya benar-benar melukai dia secara emosional.
2.
menipu, memperdaya
to trick or deceive someone, often in a harmful way
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The con artist really did a number on those unsuspecting tourists.
Penipu itu benar-benar menipu para turis yang tidak curiga itu.
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I think he's trying to do a number on me to get me to agree.
Aku rasa dia mencoba menipuku agar aku setuju.