He has so many admirers he could beat them off with a stick.
beat off with a stick
idiomTo reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).
After she became famous, she had to beat off unwanted suitors with a stick.
The charismatic actor claimed he had to beat off persistent fans with a stick just to walk down the street.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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beat a retreat
To leave hastily in the face of opposition.
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beat around the bush
To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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beat Banaghan
To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.
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beat feet
To run.
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beat it
To leave; to go away.
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beat off
To masturbate by stimulating one's own penis.