| 词组 | do a number on, to |
| 释义 | 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 ontreat someone badly, typically by deceiving, humiliating, or criticizing them in a calculated and thorough way. North American informaldo a number onSlang To defeat, abuse, or humiliate in a calculated and thorough way. do a number on, toTo ruin, cheat, or trick someone. This slangy phrase dates from the late 1960s and originated in black English. For example, “That boss of yours really did a number on you; you’ll never get promoted.” |
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