Make mincemeat of somebody
verbal phrase
To completely defeat or dominate somebody in a competition or conflict.
The champion boxer made mincemeat of his opponent in the ring.
Often appears as...
- make mincemeat of the competition
- make mincemeat of the opponent
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verbal phrase
To criticize someone severely and effectively.
The opposition leader made mincemeat of the president's policies during the debate.
Often appears as...
- make mincemeat of an argument
- make mincemeat of a proposal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verbal phrase
To completely defeat or dominate somebody in a competition or conflict.
The champion boxer made mincemeat of his opponent in the ring.
Often appears as...
- make mincemeat of the competition
- make mincemeat of the opponent
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verbal phrase
To criticize someone severely and effectively.
The opposition leader made mincemeat of the president's policies during the debate.
Often appears as...
- make mincemeat of an argument
- make mincemeat of a proposal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Violence
This phrase implies a metaphorical crushing or beating, not physical harm.
Our team made mincemeat of the opposition in the quiz competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used in sports or games to describe a dominating victory.
She made mincemeat of her chess opponent within twenty moves.
Pro Tip 3/3Total Domination
Emphasizes complete control or superiority over someone or something.
The software company made mincemeat of the competition with their new app.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Violence
This phrase implies a metaphorical crushing or beating, not physical harm.
Our team made mincemeat of the opposition in the quiz competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used in sports or games to describe a dominating victory.
She made mincemeat of her chess opponent within twenty moves.
Pro Tip 3/3Total Domination
Emphasizes complete control or superiority over someone or something.
The software company made mincemeat of the competition with their new app.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Violence
This phrase implies a metaphorical crushing or beating, not physical harm.
Our team made mincemeat of the opposition in the quiz competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports and Games
Often used in sports or games to describe a dominating victory.
She made mincemeat of her chess opponent within twenty moves.
Pro Tip 3/3Total Domination
Emphasizes complete control or superiority over someone or something.
The software company made mincemeat of the competition with their new app.
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