What is another word for wert taken the cleaners?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːt tˈe͡ɪkən ðə klˈiːnəz] (IPA) 
'Wert taken the cleaners' is an idiomatic expression that means to be left with nothing or to suffer a great loss. There are various other expressions that denote the same meaning such as 'cleaned out', 'wiped out', 'left high and dry', 'destitute', 'broke', and 'ruined'. These synonyms are often used in informal contexts to describe situations where someone has lost everything or has been cheated out of their money. Whether it's a failed investment, a lost bet, or a business that didn't take off, these expressions convey the sense of disappointment and despair that follows such setbacks.
