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to beat the hell out of something

 

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Term: To beat the hell out of something


Description:

The term "to beat the hell out of something" is an informal and colloquial expression used to describe the act of assaulting or striking something or someone with great intensity, force, or aggression.


Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Verb - Transitive):

In this sense, "to beat the hell out of something" means to physically assault, hit, or strike something or someone vigorously and with extreme force.


Example Sentence: He was so angry that he beat the hell out of the punching bag at the gym.


Sense 2 (Verb - Transitive):

This sense refers to the act of defeating, overwhelming, or outperforming something or someone significantly.


Example Sentence: Our team played exceptionally well and beat the hell out of the opposing team.


Sense 3 (Verb - Transitive):

In this sense, it is used metaphorically to indicate forcefully solving a problem or trying to fix something.


Example Sentence: She couldn't figure it out at first, but after extensive research, she finally beat the hell out of the complex math equation.


Sense 4 (Verb - Transitive):

Here, it can mean to thoroughly clean, tidy, or arrange something, usually with great energy or effort.


Example Sentence: The parents decided to beat the hell out of their messy garage during the weekend.


Sense 5 (Verb Phrase):

Used as an idiom, this sense implies to criticize, scold, or reprimand someone severely.


Example Sentence: The teacher caught him cheating and proceeded to beat the hell out of him in front of the whole class.


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