“beat the”

The following 9 entries include the term beat the.

beat the bushes

phrase

: to search thoroughly through all possible areas

beat the drum

phrase

: to proclaim as meritorious or significant : publicize vigorously

beat the pants off

phrase

: to defeat or surpass overwhelmingly

beat the rap

phrase

: to escape or evade the penalties connected with an accusation or charge

to beat the band

phrase

: in a very energetic or forceful manner

beat the clock

phrase

: to do or finish something quickly before a particular time

beat the heat

phrase

: to remain cool in hot weather

beat the (living) daylights out of

phrase

: to beat (someone) very badly

beat the odds

phrase

: to succeed despite not having a good chance of succeeding


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