do a number on something

do a ˈnumber on somebody/something

(informal, especially American English) hurt, damage or criticize somebody/something seriously: Sun and pollution can really do a number on your skin. ♢ To the delight of Republicans, the press did a number on your senator (= criticized him severely).

See also: number, on, somebody, something

do a number on something

1. tv. to urinate or defecate on something. Billy did a number on the bathroom floor.

2. tv. to damage or ruin something; to destroy something. The truck really did a number on my car.

See also: number, on, something

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