Wipe the floor up with Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To defeat someone very easily and completely, especially in a competition or argument. This expression is informal and often used for sports, games, or debates.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and emphatic; often says 'Team A wiped the floor up with Team B.' Implies a total, humiliating defeat. Not used for physical cleaning. Can apply to debates, arguments, and games—not only sports. Avoid in formal writing.
Example Sentences
Our team wiped the floor up with theirs in the finals.
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She wiped the floor up with her opponent in chess.
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The debate team wiped the floor up with the competition.
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Wow, you really wiped the floor up with them in that video game!
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They thought it would be close, but we wiped the floor up with them from the very start.
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If you’re not careful, she’ll wipe the floor up with you in trivia night.
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