eat someone's lunch

verb
/ˈiːt ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈlʌnt͡ʃ/UK/ˈit ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈlʌnt͡ʃ/US

Etymology

Possibly from the idea of a stronger or quicker person snatching away and eating another person’s lunch before they can consume it.

Definitions

  1. To best or defeat someone thoroughly

    To best or defeat someone thoroughly; to make short work of.

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