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Wipe/mop the floor with somebody

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Figurative Meaning

This phrase doesn't involve literal cleaning, but rather beating someone in competition.

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During the chess tournament, Maya just wiped the floor with every challenger.
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Informal Usage

It's a casual expression, not suitable for formal or serious contexts.

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At the office party's trivia game, our manager mopped the floor with us!
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Humorous Tone

Often used jokingly to describe an effortless victory or to tease friends.

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You think you can beat me at ping-pong? I'll mop the floor with you!
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