take someone for all they've got

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take someone for all they've got

  1. (idiomatic) To totally deplete something from someone.
    • 1922, Eugene O'Neill, The Hairy Ape:
      YANK: [] And if I can't find her I'll take it out on de gang she runs wit. I'm wise to where dey hangs out now. I'll show her who belongs! I'll show her who's in de move and who ain't. You watch my smoke!
      VOICES:Dat's de talkin'!
      Take her for all she's got!