"dar al traste con"

Question

How is this expression used in context?

I understand it to mean to destroy or to spoil.

Gracias,

Tim

Answer 1

Your translation works too and would describe it as putting an end to something or to spoil or ruin something.

Bueno, eso dio al traste con mis planes.

Well, that spoilt my plans.

Juan dio al traste con su futuro en el trabajo por culpa de su hurto.

John ruined his future at work thanks to his thievery.