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Synonyms for take to cleaners


Grammar : Verb
Spell : klee-ner
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkli nər

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Définition of take to cleaners

Origin :
  • mid-15c., agent noun from clean (v.). Meaning "shop that cleans clothes" is from 1873. To take (someone) to the cleaners "get all of (someone's) money" is from 1921.
  • As in swindle : verb cheat, steal
  • As in welsh : verb renege, swindle
  • As in deceive : verb mislead; be dishonest
  • As in defeat : verb conquer in athletic contest
  • As in defraud : verb cheat, bilk
  • As in fleece : verb plunder, steal
  • As in hoodwink : verb deceive

Antonyms for take to cleaners

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