
do a number on
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English Dictionarydo a number on sb US SLANGto hurt, defeat or embarrass someone:
She really did a number on her old boyfriend, making him beg her to come back and then turning him down. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsdo a number on somethingdo a number on (someone/something)to hurt or damage someone or something.
Dairy foods do a number on my stomach.
This case has really done a number on the judge – he looks much older than he did just a few months ago. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
do a number on• do a number on (someone or something)
to hurt/damage/harm someone or something
The young man did a number on the car that he borrowed from his uncle.
The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
do a number on something• do a number on (someone or something)
to hurt/damage/harm someone or something
The young man did a number on the car that he borrowed from his uncle.
The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
do a number on someone• do a number on (someone or something)
to hurt/damage/harm someone or something
The young man did a number on the car that he borrowed from his uncle.
The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲