take to the cleaners Synonyms
take to the cleaners Meaning
take to the cleaners
to deprive (someone) of a large amount of money or possessions
take to the cleaners Sentence Examples
- The lawyer took the opposition to the cleaners in the courtroom, demolishing their case with precision.
- The politician's reputation was taken to the cleaners by a relentless campaign of negative publicity.
- The scammer was taken to the cleaners after his elaborate pyramid scheme was exposed.
- The negotiator played hardball, taking the opposing team to the cleaners in the deal.
- The investigative journalist took the corrupt official to the cleaners, revealing their misdeeds to the public.
- The IRS took the businessman to the cleaners, confiscating his assets after uncovering tax evasion.
- The athlete was taken to the cleaners in the drug test, resulting in a suspension from competition.
- The investor's portfolio was taken to the cleaners during the market crash, leaving them financially ruined.
- The burglar took the house to the cleaners, stealing everything of value before fleeing.
- The divorce proceedings took the couple to the cleaners, leaving them both emotionally and financially drained.
FAQs About the word take to the cleaners
to deprive (someone) of a large amount of money or possessions
short, hustle, shake down, cheat, pluck, sting, do,sucker, beat, stick
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The lawyer took the opposition to the cleaners in the courtroom, demolishing their case with precision.
The politician's reputation was taken to the cleaners by a relentless campaign of negative publicity.
The scammer was taken to the cleaners after his elaborate pyramid scheme was exposed.
The negotiator played hardball, taking the opposing team to the cleaners in the deal.
