do a job on

• Expression américaine informelle signifiant endommager, abîmer ou détruire quelque chose, ou traiter quelqu'un de manière brutale ou injuste.

An informal American expression meaning to damage, ruin, or spoil something, or to treat someone harshly or unfairly.

1. Damage or spoilB2informalamerican

   To damage, ruin, or harm something or someone.

   abîmer

   • The kids really did a job on the living room; it's a mess.
   • The storm did a job on the garden, destroying all the flowers.
   • He did a job on his reputation by lying to everyone.

2. Criticize harshlyB2informalamerican

   To criticize someone or something severely.

   Critiquer sévèrement

   • The critics really did a job on that movie.
   • She did a job on her opponent during the debate.
   • The boss did a job on him for missing the deadline.