1.Tragically, she lost her battle in October and Mr Smith was left with crippling hospital fees, which wiped out his life savings.
wipe out徹底摧毀
This last payment will wipe out your debt to me.
這最后一筆付款將了結(jié)你欠我的債務(wù) 。
2.Although it will not lessen the heartache of losing his wife, I am thankful it will at least take a little worry off of his plate and help him make ends meet.
make ends meet使收支相抵
She scarcely earns enough money to make ends meet.
她幾乎掙不到足夠的錢以維持開(kāi)支 。