make mincemeat (out) of

phrase

informal
: to destroy, ruin, or defeat (someone or something) in a very thorough and complete way
Last year's champions have been making mincemeat of the competition again this year.

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“Make mincemeat (out) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20mincemeat%20%28out%29%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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