| 词汇 | do a number on it |
| 释义 | (redirected from do a number on it)do a number on (someone or something)1. To hurt or harm someone or something. Considering her pessimism toward marriage, her last break-up must have really done a number on her. Ugh, your puppy did a number on my new shoes—they're completely chewed up! 2. To urinate or defecate on something. My cat used to always use her litter box, but she regularly does a number on the floor, unfortunately. do a number on someone or somethingSl. to damage or harm someone or something. The teacher did a number on the whole class by giving them a pop quiz. Tom did a number on Mary when he went out with Ann. do a number on someoneINFORMALIf someone does a number on you, they harm you in some way, for example by cheating you or by totally defeating you in a game or match. He really did a number on me. I don't think I'll ever be able to trust him again. The Irish team are looking to do a number on England in Dublin tomorrow. do a number ontreat someone badly, typically by deceiving, humiliating, or criticizing them in a calculated and thorough way. North American informaldo a ˈnumber on somebody/something(informal, especially American English) hurt, damage or criticize somebody/something seriously: Sun and pollution can really do a number on your skin.To the delight of Republicans, the press did a number on your senator (= criticized him severely).do a number on someoneand do a job on someone (From do a number on something.) tv. to harm or deceive someone. The prof did a number on me because of my term paper. My local friendly plumber did a job on me cleaning out my drain. do a number on something1. tv. to urinate or defecate on something. Billy did a number on the bathroom floor. 2. tv. to damage or ruin something; to destroy something. The truck really did a number on my car. do a number onSlang To defeat, abuse, or humiliate in a calculated and thorough way. |
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