Meaning of the word "beat the living daylights out of" in English
What does "beat the living daylights out of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beat the living daylights out of
US /biːt ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪlaɪts aʊt əv/
UK /biːt ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪlaɪts aʊt əv/
Idiom
to hit someone repeatedly and very hard
Example:
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If you don't stop that noise, I'm going to beat the living daylights out of you!
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The bully threatened to beat the living daylights out of anyone who crossed him.