beat the poop out of

The phrase "beat the poop out of" is an informal, euphemistic way to describe a severe defeat, whether physical or competitive.

Definition

B2Physical Confrontation

(informal, euphemistic)To physically assault someone severely.

Example

  • He threatened to beat the poop out of anyone who crossed him.

B2Competition

(informal, euphemistic)To defeat someone thoroughly in a contest or game.

Example

  • Our team beat the poop out of the opposition in the final match.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "beat the poop out of":

beat the shit out ofbeat the stuffing out ofbeat the daylights out ofbeat to a pulpbeat up onbeat uppoop outbeat downknock the living daylights out ofbeat outkick someone's assbeat onbeat the dustwhoop assbeat one's meatbeat one's facepoop in one's pantsbeat with the ugly sticksmack outstomp outpound outshit outbeat feetshit onwipe the floor with someone