Beat out of
phrasal verb
To forcefully obtain something from someone through intimidation or manipulation.
He tried to beat the truth out of him by threatening him.
Often appears as...
- beat the truth out of
- beat money out of
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To suppress or eliminate something, often a bad habit or feeling.
They managed to beat the fear out of their minds and successfully climbed the mountain.
Often appears as...
- beat fear out of
- beat negativity out of
phrasal verb
To win over someone in a competition by performing better.
She managed to beat out the competition and secure the job.
Often appears as...
- beat out the competition
- beat out the rivals
phrasal verb
To forcefully obtain something from someone through intimidation or manipulation.
He tried to beat the truth out of him by threatening him.
Often appears as...
- beat the truth out of
- beat money out of
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To suppress or eliminate something, often a bad habit or feeling.
They managed to beat the fear out of their minds and successfully climbed the mountain.
Often appears as...
- beat fear out of
- beat negativity out of
phrasal verb
To win over someone in a competition by performing better.
She managed to beat out the competition and secure the job.
Often appears as...
- beat out the competition
- beat out the rivals
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intimidation Connotation
Often implies using threats or force to get something from someone unwillingly.
The police were accused of trying to beat a confession out of the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Context
Used in scenarios where the action is considered unethical or illegal.
The loan sharks beat the repayment out of the man.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Literal Usage
'Beat out of' is usually figurative; rarely involves physical beating.
He thought he could beat respect out of his employees through fear.
Pro Tip 1/3Intimidation Connotation
Often implies using threats or force to get something from someone unwillingly.
The police were accused of trying to beat a confession out of the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Context
Used in scenarios where the action is considered unethical or illegal.
The loan sharks beat the repayment out of the man.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Literal Usage
'Beat out of' is usually figurative; rarely involves physical beating.
He thought he could beat respect out of his employees through fear.
Pro Tip 1/3Intimidation Connotation
Often implies using threats or force to get something from someone unwillingly.
The police were accused of trying to beat a confession out of the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Context
Used in scenarios where the action is considered unethical or illegal.
The loan sharks beat the repayment out of the man.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Literal Usage
'Beat out of' is usually figurative; rarely involves physical beating.
He thought he could beat respect out of his employees through fear.
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