The phrase "are taken to cleaners" means to be tricked or cheated out of money or other valuable items. Antonyms for this phrase include "are successful," "are victorious," or "come out ahead." These antonyms imply that the person in question has not been manipulated or deceived, but rather has triumphed in a situation. Other antonyms may include "are fair," "are honest," or "are straightforward," which suggest that the person in question has conducted themselves with integrity and has not resorted to deceptive or underhanded tactics. The opposite of being taken to the cleaners is to come out unscathed and with one's dignity intact.