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View synonyms for take to the cleaners

take to the cleaners

  1. Drub, beat up, as in He didn't just push you—he took you to the cleaners . [ Slang ; early 1900s]

  2. 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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