What is another word for took to the cleaner?
Pronunciation: [tˈʊk tə ðə klˈiːnə] (IPA) 
Took to the cleaner is an idiom used to describe a situation where someone has been deceived, cheated, or exploited by someone else and their money or property has been taken away. There are several synonyms to this phrase that convey similar meanings. Some of the common synonyms are fleeced, swindled, conned, scammed, robbed, ripped off, connived, bamboozled, hoodwinked, and defrauded. All these idioms are used to describe an unfair act where someone has taken advantage of the trust and swindled valuable assets from an unsuspecting victim. The synonyms bring to light the need for vigilance to avoid falling prey to unscrupulous individuals.
