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to beat the band

idiom

In such a way as to surpass all competition; hence, contextually, very vigorously, at a frantic pace, to a high degree.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  2. 02

    beat a dead horse

    To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.

  3. 03

    beat a retreat

    To leave hastily in the face of opposition.

  4. 04

    beat around the bush

    To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.

  5. 05

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  6. 06

    beat Banaghan

    To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.

  7. 07

    beat feet

    To run.

  8. 08

    beat it

    To leave; to go away.

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