How to Use do a number on in a Sentence

do a number on

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• The ups and downs can do a number on a player’s emotional state.
  — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
• Who knew sleep struggles were also doing a number on our mental health?
  — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026
• Manage Stress Stress does a number on your nightly hibernation, so try your best to keep it in check.
  — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
• The sun really did a number on it, oxidizing the paint, while water also found its way into one of the engines.
  — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
• Pollen, tannins and sap from large trees, organic debris like leaves and insects, and even shade- and moisture-related issues can all do a number on your windows.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
• Wrestling with his role in Dez’s downfall does a number on our hero, the ramifications of which are felt throughout Season 2.
  — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026
• Storm-Prone Zones Whether hurricanes, wind, heavy rain, or hail, extreme weather can do a number on your windows, which is why Willits says post-storm inspection is an important part of the equation.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026