beat the stuffing out of
The phrase "beat the stuffing out of" is an idiomatic expression used to describe severe physical assault or decisive victory in a competition.
Definition
B2Physical Confrontation
(informal, idiomatic)To physically assault someone severely.
Example
- The bully threatened to beat the stuffing out of anyone who crossed him.
B2Competition
(informal, idiomatic)To defeat someone decisively in a competition or contest.
Example
- Our team beat the stuffing out of the opponents in the championship game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "beat the stuffing out of":
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