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beat someone up

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)

See also: beat

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