do a job on

• Неформальное американское выражение, означающее повредить, испортить или разрушить что-либо, или жестоко или несправедливо обойтись с кем-либо.

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.

   Испортить

   • 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.

   Раскритиковать

   • 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.