did a number on Synonyms
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Strong:
- put-on
- juggled
- snookered
- humbugged
- cozened
- gaffed
- misled
- pulled-one-s-leg
- sucked-in
- stung
- gulled
- misinformed
- gammoned
- had
- misguided
- faked-out
- took-in
- buffaloed
- snowed
- hoodwinked
- bamboozled
- cheated
- hoaxed
- burnt
- led-one-up-the-garden-path
- kidded
- deluded
- led-one-down-the-garden-path
- suckered
- pulled-the-wool-over-one-s-eyes
- duped
- bluffed
- spoofed
- caught
- conned
- teased
- beguiled
- burned
- hornswoggled
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did a number on Meaning
did a number on
the first tone of the major scale in solfège, tour, to spend (time) in prison, wash, to pass over, to work at as a vocation, put, to come to or make an end, fuss, ado, battle, cook, to attack physically, to be engaged in the study or practice of, kill, to bring to pass, to put forth, to put in order, to treat unfairly, to be fitting, a festive get-together, perform, execute, bring about, effect, to travel at a speed of, to treat or deal with in any way typically with the sense of preparation or with that of care or attention, a command or entreaty to do something, to have sexual intercourse with, to perform in or serve as producer of, use sense 4, mimic, to prepare for use or consumption, to bring to an end, to treat with respect to physical comforts, to be active or busy, to be adequate or sufficient, to apply cosmetics to, to play the role or character of, cheat, hairdo, cheat, swindle, to wear out especially by physical exertion, act, behave, to serve out (a period of imprisonment), to serve the needs of, to approve especially by custom, opinion, or propriety, decorate, furnish, to give freely, set, arrange, get along, fare, to carry on business or affairs, to partake of, commit, to bring into existence, to take place, to behave like, deed, duty
did a number on Sentence Examples
- The excessive heat did a number on the crops, causing them to wither and die.
- The heavy rains did a number on the roads, creating massive potholes and flooding.
- The constant stress did a number on her health, leading to insomnia and anxiety.
- The breakup did a number on his confidence, leaving him feeling shattered and unsure of himself.
- The financial crisis did a number on the business, forcing it to close its doors.
- The argument did a number on their friendship, leaving a deep rift between them.
- The hurricane did a number on the coastal town, destroying homes and infrastructure.
- The devastating earthquake did a number on the city, causing widespread damage and loss of life.
- The global pandemic did a number on the economy, resulting in massive unemployment and business closures.
- The years of neglect did a number on the old building, leaving it crumbling and unsafe.
FAQs About the word did a number on
the first tone of the major scale in solfège, tour, to spend (time) in prison, wash, to pass over, to work at as a vocation, put, to come to or make an end, fus
tricked, deceived, strung along, fooled, had on, put on, juggled, snookered, humbugged, cozened
showed up, revealed, exposed, uncovered, told, disclosed, unveiled, divulged,unmasked, debunked
The excessive heat did a number on the crops, causing them to wither and die.
The heavy rains did a number on the roads, creating massive potholes and flooding.
The constant stress did a number on her health, leading to insomnia and anxiety.
The breakup did a number on his confidence, leaving him feeling shattered and unsure of himself.
