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彻底摧毁
This last payment will wipe out your debt to me.
这最后一笔付款将了结你欠我的债务 。
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.
她几乎挣不到足够的钱以维持开支 。