BBC Learning English - The English We Speak
take to the cleaners
- In English, when we say we're going to 'take someone to the cleaners', we mean we're going to take a lot of money from them.
- In a sports context, when one team defeats another one by a large number of points.
- It used to mean getting money from someone else in a dishonest way but now it can just mean getting a lot of money from someone else.
My husband cheated on me with my best friend! I'm going to get the best divorce lawyer in town and take him to the cleaners!
My team has the best players and we'll take you to the cleaners in this Sunday's match!
Humblebrag
- You look like you’re being humble, but in fact you’re bragging – showing off -
I never thought I was very good at exams, so it’s a bit confusing that I got top of the class in all subjects again this year.
I somehow made it to the singing competition final this year. Think the judges need their ears testing!
I’m exhausted because I’ve just received two promotions in three months. I need a holiday!
Help! I can’t believe the cakes in first class aren’t sugar-free. I’ll be gaining so much weight.
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