beat (something) all to pieces
beat (something) all to pieces
To be exceptionally better than something else. The sequel was pretty good, but I still think the original beats it all to pieces. I have used dozens of different cameras during my career, but I have to say that this one beats them all to pieces.
that beats something all to pieces
Rur. that is much better than the person or thing named. Mary's layer cake beats mine all to pieces. I say the book beats the movie all to pieces.