Do A Number On Someone Or Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Do A Number On Someone Or Something Idiom mean?

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do a number on (someone or something) What does do a number on (someone or something) mean?	to hurt or damage someone or something	The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
do a number on (someone or something) What does do a number on (someone or something) mean?	to damage or harm someone or something	The young man did a number on the car that he borrowed from his uncle.
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get the blues What does "get the blues" mean?	to become sad or depressed	Every winter my neighbor seems to get the blues.

More than one string to their bow What does "More than one string to their bow" mean?	A person who has more than one string to their bow has different talents or skills to fall back on.
fall apart at the seams What does "fall apart at the seams" mean?	to break into pieces, to fall apart	My backpack was falling apart at the seams so I bought a new one.
grounds for (something) What does "grounds for (something)" mean?	a cause or reason for legal action such as a lawsuit	The fact that the woman had lied to her employer was grounds for her being quickly fired from the company.
as wild as a tiger What does "as wild as a tiger" mean?	very wild	The little boy was as wild as a tiger when we were trying to look after him.
die laughing What does "die laughing" mean?	to laugh very loud and hard	We almost died laughing when we saw the movie.

straight from the shoulder What does "straight from the shoulder" mean?	an open and honest way of speaking	My friend always speaks straight from the shoulder.
know (something) inside out What does "know (something) inside out" mean?	know something thoroughly	I know the history of our city inside out.
fed up with (someone or something) What does "fed up with (someone or something)" mean?	to be disgusted or bored with someone or something	I think that the worker is fed up with the constant complaints of his boss.
ruin of (someone or something) What does "ruin of (someone or something)" mean?	the cause of someone's destruction/failure	I think that the poor business skills of my uncle will be the ruin of him.
cut back on (something) What does "cut back on (something)" mean?	to use fewer or use less of something	We were forced to cut back on the number of people who were invited to the party.
bottom line What does "bottom line" mean?	the central issue of a discussion, the main point	My friend wants to open a restaurant. However, the bottom line for me is that we need more research before I invest any money.

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Do A Number On Someone Or Something Idiom