take sb. to the cleaners((А.В. Кунин "Англо-русский фразеологический словарь" М., "Русский язык", 1984) | Taking them to the cleaners: • Stripping someone of their money or assets through a superior transaction, just like the gas station owner did with the thiеves' spare wheel. (AI Overview) | take all someone's money or possessions in a dishonest or unfair way • "Choice is simple, lads. Either be a bachelor and live alone or lose your 💩. Cohabiting is not an option." "Choice is simple. Own nothing, so she can't take you to the cleaners." "Fair." (citynews.ca))ART Vancouver)