Make mincemeat (out) of (someone or something) In english explanation

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

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-09-07 08:09

Meaning of Make mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)

Make mincemeat (out) of (someone or something) idiom informal verb phrase

The word "mincemeat" can be replaced by "hamburger."

To completely defeat somebody in a fight, competition, argument, etc.

Our team made mincemeat out of the opponent since we had practiced very hard for this match.

To beat someone so hard that they suffer serious injury.

Josh made mincemeat of the thug for harassing his girlfriend.

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Grammar and Usage of Make mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • makes mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)
  • making mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)
  • made mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)
The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Make mincemeat (out) of (someone or something)

This phrase dates from about the 1700s and refers to the process of chopping up meat finely.
The Origin Cited: Internet .
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