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Idiom: Beat The Daylights Out Of

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How to pronounce "beat the daylights out of":

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To beat (someone) severely

To defeat (someone) thoroughly and decisively, especially in a physical fight.

Example Sentences

1
He was so angry that he wanted to beat the daylights out of his opponent.
2
After the argument, they decided to beat the daylights out of each other.
3
The bullies threatened to beat the daylights out of the new kid.
4
The boxer managed to beat the daylights out of his opponent in the first round.
5
She is a black belt in karate and can beat the daylights out of anyone who crosses her.

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