do someone out of something

Related to word: do

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to prevent someone from obtaining or retaining something, particularly through deceitful or inequitable means

    • He did me out of that money through dishonest means, really double-crossing me.

    • If you’re not careful, you might get done out of a great opportunity by a friend in the deal.

    • That scammer did me out of a significant amount of property; it was pure fraud.