Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beat-the-shit-out-of
idiom
/biːt ðə ʃɪt aʊt ʌv/
Definition
To physically assault someone very severely or to defeat them completely.
Examples
- During the match, one team beat the shit out of their opponents, leaving them no chance of winning.
- He threatened to beat the shit out of anyone who dared to come near his property.
Meaning
This phrase is often used informally to describe an intense physical confrontation or a significant defeat in a competition.
Synonyms
- thump
- pummel
- pound
- whip
