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Milk/suck somebody/something dry

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Metaphorical UsePlay
The phrase often represents draining resources or advantages, not just money. SlideUncontrolled tourism might milk the island's natural beauty dry.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Implies a selfish or harmful intention behind the action. SlideVenture capitalists were accused of milking the startup dry.
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Idiomatic NaturePlay
It's an idiom, meaning it shouldn't be taken for its literal sense. SlideThe new manager is said to milk the budget dry in his previous company.