Beat (something) out of (someone/something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "beat (something) out of (someone/something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Beat (something) out of (someone/something)

Beat (something) out of (someone/something) verb phrase

To force someone to say things they don't want to by aggressively asking or hitting them

I didn't mean to tell them where you were but they beat it out of me.

They couldn't beat the secret out of him.

To hit an object repeatedly to remove something from it

I beat the dust out of my gloves.

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To hit, attack or strike someone in a way that causes serious injury or death

pepper with

1. To sprinkle or cover something with a lot of something 
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clip over the ear

A slap on the side of one's head, usually as a punishment 

Grammar and Usage of Beat (something) out of (someone/something)

Verb Forms

  • beating (something) out of (someone/something)
  • beaten (something) out of (someone/something)

The verb "beat" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Beat (something) out of (someone/something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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