blow something out of the water

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blow someone out of the water (third-person singular simple present blows someone out of the water, present participle blowing someone out of the water, simple past blew someone out of the water, past participle blown someone out of the water)

1. (idiomatic) To trounce; to defeat someone thoroughly, at a game or in battle.
   • 2011, G. George, Another Job (page 166)

     This turn of events sheds a whole new light on the case. Destiny's attorneys seem to have a new pep in their step. They get busy making phone calls and assuring the family that things are about to turn in their favor. “We now have information to blow them out of the water!” the lead attorney asserts vigorously.