wipe someone's eye

wipe (someone's) eye

To best someone. Primarily heard in UK. After how much she bragged about her prowess at darts, I doubt she expected me to wipe her eye.
See also: eye, wipe
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wipe someone's eye

get the better of a person. British informal, dated
See also: eye, wipe
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