wipe the floor with
US /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
UK /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
1.
徹底的に打ち負かす, 完膚なきまでに打ちのめす
to defeat someone very easily or thoroughly
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Our team is going to wipe the floor with them in the championship.
私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで彼らを徹底的に打ち負かすだろう。
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The lawyer wiped the floor with the opposing counsel during the cross-examination.
弁護士は反対尋問中に相手方弁護士を徹底的に打ち負かした。
2.
ひどく扱う, 侮辱する
to treat someone very badly or disrespectfully
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He always tries to wipe the floor with his subordinates.
彼はいつも部下をひどく扱う。
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Don't let them wipe the floor with you; stand up for yourself!
彼らにひどく扱われるな。自分自身を守れ！