Can you beat that/it!
phrase
This phrase is used to show surprise, amazement, or disbelief at some event, information, or statement.
He completed the whole marathon in two hours, can you beat that!
Often appears as...
- i got an a on the test
- can you beat that!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
The phrase is also used to challenge someone to do something better than what has been done already.
I finished the puzzle in ten minutes, can you beat that!
Often appears as...
- he scored 10 goals
- can you beat that!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
This phrase is used to show surprise, amazement, or disbelief at some event, information, or statement.
He completed the whole marathon in two hours, can you beat that!
Often appears as...
- i got an a on the test
- can you beat that!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
The phrase is also used to challenge someone to do something better than what has been done already.
I finished the puzzle in ten minutes, can you beat that!
Often appears as...
- he scored 10 goals
- can you beat that!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Surprise
Use it when you hear something shocking or impressive and want to emphasize your reaction.
He speaks ten languages, can you beat that!
Pro Tip 2/3Amplified Disbelief
It's a way to express that something is hard to believe because it's so extraordinary.
She's only 22 and already a CEO, can you beat that!
Pro Tip 3/3Rhetorical Flair
Use it to add drama or flair to your conversation, especially when sharing anecdotes.
They climbed Everest with no guides, can you beat that!
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