wipe the floor

English

Verb

wipe the floor

  1. (informal, with "with") To be well ahead, or to win a competition by a considerable margin over the other competitors.
    The young newcomer is wiping the floor with the more experienced players.

Usage notes

  • Almost always followed by with, as in the example above.
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