rob someone blind

rob someone blind
rob someone blind
1. Fig. to steal freely from someone. •

Her maid was robbing her blind.

I don't want them to rob me blind. Keep an eye on them.

2. Fig. to overcharge someone. •

You are trying to rob me blind. I won't pay it!

Those auto repair shops can rob you blind if you don't watch out.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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