Mop up the floor with
verb phrase
To defeat thoroughly; trounce; clobber (1940s+)
Also, wipe the floor with. Defeat thoroughly, overwhelm, as in The young boxer said he was sure to mop up the floor with his opponent, or I just know we’ll wipe the floor with the competition. [ Late 1800s ]
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