"do a number on" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 狠狠伤害
• 折腾

Definition

对某人或某事造成明显损害、伤害或负面影响，通常用在口语中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极其口语化，常见于日常对话。常表示明显或重大的影响，可以指物理或心理上的伤害。不要在正式场合使用。

Examples

The cat really did a number on the couch.

猫咪真的**把沙发折腾坏了**。

That flu did a number on me.

那场流感真**把我折磨惨了**。

The storm did a number on the neighborhood.

风暴**把这个社区损坏得很厉害**。

She really did a number on my confidence.

她真的**伤害了**我的自信心。

Wow, the sun did a number on your skin this weekend!

哇，这个周末阳光**把你的皮肤晒坏了**！

Those kids really did a number on the living room while you were gone.

你不在的时候，那些孩子们**把客厅弄得一团糟**。