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can't beat that |
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(I) can't beat that. and (I) can't top that. Inf. I cannot do better than that.; I cannot exceed that. Henry: Thatwas really great. I can't beat that. Rachel: Yes, that was really good. "What a great joke! I can't top that," said Kate, still laughing. See also: beat (You) can't beat that. and (You) can't top that. Inf. No one can do better than that. (This you represents both personal and impersonal antecedents. That is, it means second person singular or plural, and anyone.) Mary: Wow! Look at the size of that lobster! It looks yummy! Bill: Yeah. You can't beat that. I wonder what it's going to cost. "What a view! Nothing like it anywhere! You can't top this!" said Jeff, admiring his room's ocean view. 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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Bush took it in stride, though, starting his toast by saying, "Your Majesty, I can't top that one. PRESIDENT BUSH: Your Majesty, I can't top that one. ``You can't top that,'' sophomore defensive end Domata Peko said. |
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