take sb. to the cleaners 不是把某人带到洗衣店

【例句】I was taken to the cleaners in a poker game last night. 【误解】昨晚玩扑克时我被带到了洗衣店。 【正确】昨晚玩扑克时我的钱输得精光。 【说明】take sb. to the cleaners意思是“使人囊空如洗”。