bash

bash someone or something around

to treat someone or something roughly (physically or figuratively); to beat on or abuse someone or something (physically or otherwise). Stop bashing me around, and let's talk. The robber acted as though he was about to bash around his victims.

See also: around

bash something against someone or something

to strike something against someone or something. He accidentallybashed his head against a beam. She bashed her sore elbow against Ted's forehead and both of them were hurt.

See also: against

bash something in

to crush something inward or to the inside. Don't bash the door in! It sounds like someone is bashing in the door.

bash something up

to crash something; to strike something and damage it. She bashed the car up badly. How did she bash up the car?

See also: up

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have a bash  (British & Australian informal)

to try to do something, or to try an activity that you have not tried before (often + at ) I thought I'd have a bash at fixing the washing machine tonight. I've never programmed a video before but I'll have a bash if you want.

See also: have