Do a number on something or somebody

Автор: Дмитрий Коропенко

Уровень: начальный средний и выше

– do a number on something or somebody –

Перевод (приблизительный): “хорошенько постараться”, “дать прикурить”, “приложиться” – в смысле “повредить что-то”, “навредить кому-то”, “сделать кому-то больно в прямом и переносном смысле”.

Meaning: to damage or harm someone or something; to hurt or damage someone or something; to treat someone very badly or unfairly.

Examples:

1. The teacher did a number on the whole class by giving them that quiz.

2. Oh, you really did a number on your hand! How did you hurt it?

3. I think you really did a number on her when you told her you are going to break with her.

4. Those stinky sausages do a number on my stomach every time.

5. His son’s marriage did a number on Mr Williams – he even looks much older now.

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Дмитрий