beat the crap out of (someone)

beat the crap out of (someone)

To strike or assault someone violently and severely. Chiefly informal and colloquial. Hey, watch it, pal, or I'll beat the crap out of you! Two guys mugged me and then beat the crap out of me last night.

See also: beat, crap, of, out

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beat the shit out of someone

and kick the shit out of someone, knock the shit out of someone

tv. to beat someone very hard. (Usually objectionable.) Shut up, or I’ll beat the shit out of you! The teacher wanted to kick the shit out of the little felon but wisely restrained himself.

See also: beat, of, out, shit, someone

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