| 词组 | do a job on someone |
| 释义 | do a number on someone and do a job on someone Theme: DECEPTION tr. to harm or deceive someone.The IRS really did a number on me.My local friendly plumber did a job on me cleaning out my drain. Idiom do a job on someonedo a job on (someone/something) mainly American, informal to hurt or damage someone or something.He really did a job on her, telling her how much he loved her and then leaving her.Someone sure did a job on this table - there are scratches all over it. do a job on (someone or something)1. To have a harmful impact on someone or something. Considering her pessimism toward marriage, her last break-up must have really done a job on her. Ugh, your puppy did a job on my new shoes—they're completely chewed up! 2. Of a domesticated animal (typically a pet), to defecate on something. My cat used to always use her litter box, but she regularly does a job on the floor, unfortunately. 3. To severely rebuke someone. Man, the boss really did a job on me for messing up that client's account. 4. To physically assault someone. The mafia leader sent a couple of goons to do a job on the witness so that she wouldn't testify in court. do a job on someonemainly AMERICAN, INFORMALIf one person does a job on another, the first person badly hurts or harms the second or defeats them completely. Look at your face! They sure did a job on you! Yankees pitchers did a job on Boston's two most valuable players. do a job on someonedo something which harms or defeats an opponent. informaldo a job on someoneverbSee do a number on someone |
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