wipe the floor with
US /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
UK /waɪp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
1.
derrotar facilmente, humilhar
to defeat someone very easily or thoroughly
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Our team is going to wipe the floor with them in the championship.
Nosso time vai derrotá-los facilmente no campeonato.
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The lawyer wiped the floor with the opposing counsel during the cross-examination.
O advogado derrotou facilmente o advogado oposto durante o interrogatório.
2.
tratar mal, humilhar
to treat someone very badly or disrespectfully
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He always tries to wipe the floor with his subordinates.
Ele sempre tenta tratar muito mal seus subordinados.
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Don't let them wipe the floor with you; stand up for yourself!
Não os deixe tratar você mal; defenda-se!