take someone for all they've got
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To cheat or swindle someone out of all their money or possessions
Lừa đảo hoặc chiếm đoạt tất cả tiền hoặc tài sản của ai đó
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “take someone for all they've got” mean?
To cheat or swindle someone out of all their money or possessions Literally: to take a person for the entirety of their belongings
Is “take someone for all they've got” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.