"take someone for all they've got" meaning in English

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Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} take someone for all they've got
  1. (idiomatic) To totally deplete something from someone. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-take_someone_for_all_they've_got-en-verb-L5buAAVb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1922, Eugene O'Neill, The Hairy Ape",
          "text": "YANK:[…] And if I can't find her I'll take it out on de gang she runs wit. I'm wise to where dey hangs out now. I'll show her who belongs! I'll show her who's in de move and who ain't. You watch my smoke!\nVOICES:Dat's de talkin'!\nTake her for all she's got!",
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