VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Do a number on

Meaning:

The phrase to do a number on is an idiomatic expression that means to treat harshly, to hurt or to damage

Examples:

  • She'd do a number on a nice man like you.
  • I'II bet you could do a number on my face.
  • I mean I came here to do a number on you.
  • Once in a while, your life gets to do a number on the job.
  • I could do a number on him, but I wouldn't bother.
  • You did do a number on it.
  • This job can really do a number on you sometimes.
  • Don't do a number on me.
  • They really do a number on humans, too.
  • I could really do a number on him.

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