take apart

verb2

1. •
   (informal) To soundly defeat someone, or a (sport) team.

   • And besides, I was also enjoying the way you took them apart. You know, arguing with them like you did. — 2001
2. •
   to criticise someone

   • For nearly an hour, I took them apart for failing to understand, connect with, empathize with, and listen to the American people.? — 2007