How to Pronounce "wipe the floor up with"
expression
WYP the FLOR UP with
WYP the FLOR UP with
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
wˈaɪp/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYP the FLOR UP with
UK
WYP the FLOR UP with
Listen in Context
Our team wiped the floor up with theirs in the finals.
She wiped the floor up with her opponent in chess.
The debate team wiped the floor up with the competition.
Wow, you really wiped the floor up with them in that video game!