The champion really cleaned his opponent's clock in the final round.
clean someone's clock
idiomTo defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.
Origin
disputed originFrom clean (“to thrash, defeat”) and clock (“face”) as metonym for “guy”, “someone”.
Our team practiced all month, and we were ready to clean their clock during the championship game.
The seasoned negotiator arrived prepared to clean the other firm's clock, securing a deal that left them with almost no leverage.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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around the clock
Alternative form of around-the-clock.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.