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beat someone up to harm or subdue a person by striking him. The robber beat me up and took my money. I really wanted to beat up that intruder. beat something up 1. to whip up something, such as an egg. Beat the egg up and pour it in the skillet. Beat up another egg and do the same. 2. to ruin something; to damage something. The banging of the door has really beat this wall up. The frequent pounding of the door handle beat up the wall. beat somebody up also beat up somebody 1. to strongly criticize someone The candidates spent the time beating each other up instead of talking about how to improve the economy. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form beat up on someone: Sanchez beat up on Brown for problems with street repairs. 2. to easily defeat someone The Rangers beat up Kansas city, 7-3. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of beat someone up (to hurt someone badly) 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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Last year, they beat up on Division X, XI and XII teams like Cantwell Sacred Heart, Bishop and Yucca Valley. |
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