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beat someone into (doing) something to beat a person until the person agrees to do something or to assume a particular attitude. They had to beat John into submission before he gave up. Max threatened to beat Lefty into helping him rob the candy store. See also: beat beat someone into something Fig. to beat a person until the person turns into a particular physical state, such as a pulp, a mess, etc. Fred threatened to beat Mike into a pulp if he didn't do as he was asked. Mike beat Fred into a bloody mess. See also: beat beat something into someone and beat something in Fig. to use physical abuse to get someone to learn something; to work very hard to get someone to learn something. (Beating something into someone or someone's head.) Do I have to beat this into your head? Why can't you learn? Why do I have to beat in this information? Can't you learn by yourself? Does someone have to beat it in? See also: beat beat something into something to beat or whip something with a utensil, until it changes into something else. Beat the white of the egg into stiff peaks. Beat the batter into a smooth consistency. See also: beat How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Slowly beat in 1 (1-pound) package powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and of spreading consistency. Harvey began with the Beat in September 2000 and helped create several events, including the Hoodie Awards, which recognized African-American leaders and organizations. The Baka Boyz, hosts of Los Angeles' #1 afternoon radio show, join The Beat in the afternoon drive-time slot from 2:00 p. |
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