beat out
phr. v..phr. v.. to win a competition or get a job by being slightly better than other people.
phr. v.. to defeat a competitor or rival, often by a narrow margin, in order to secure a specific prize, position, or advantage.
She beat out three other candidates for the job.
Our company managed to beat out the local competition to win the government contract.
The small independent film unexpectedly beat out several big-budget blockbusters to take home the top prize at the festival.
usually followed by a person, a group, or a rival company as the object.
contrast with 'beat' (general winning) by explaining that 'beat out' emphasizes the selection process or a race where many people wanted the same single thing.
He beat out to his brother.He beat out his brother.do not use 'to' after the phrase; the person or group you defeat is the direct object.