Often used to describe one-sided sports victories or dominant performances by athletes.

Sporting Events

Can be used to describe non-physical competitions, like debates or games.

Figurative Use

Used in contexts of social or political repression, not just personal interactions.

Carries a heavy negative connotation of unjust or cruel subjugation.

Mainly used in informal buying and selling environments, suggestive of tough negotiations.

Awareness of cultural attitudes to bargaining is important; some cultures expect it.

Describes the feeling of heat from the sun, making it vividly intense and possibly uncomfortable.

Conveys a sense of exhaustion or challenge due to extreme sunlight or weather.

Associated with physically preparing something by changing its shape with force.

While it sounds aggressive, it's just a method of preparation in cooking.