Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mop-the-floor-with
idiomatic expression
/mɒp ðə flɔr wɪθ/
Definition
To defeat someone decisively or overwhelmingly in a competition or challenge.
Examples
- During the game, the home team mopped the floor with their opponents, winning by a large margin.
- She was so confident in her skills that she knew she would mop the floor with her rivals in the competition.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where one party is so clearly superior to the other that the victory is undoubted and significant.
Synonyms
- Defeat soundly
- Thump
- Outclass
- Overwhelm
