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View synonyms for take to the cleaners
take to the cleaners
Drub, beat up, as in He didn't just push you—he took you to the cleaners . [ Slang ; early 1900s]
Take or cheat one out of all of one's money or possessions, as in Her divorce lawyer took him to the cleaners , or That broker has taken a number of clients to the cleaners . [ Slang ; early 1900s]
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