beat all

Idioms  

1. Surpass anything, especially in a strange or amazing way, as in Adam and his cousin Eve eloped—doesn't that beat all! This phrase appears to have replaced beat the Dutch. It is often used in a negative construction, as in the example. [Slang; first half of 1800s] Also see to beat the band.

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Example Sentences

“But also, I’m putting pressure on myself to try and beat all the women or compete with at least some of the fastest men. Because I don’t want to feel like a charity entry. I’m a fast runner. I want to be recognized as a strong athlete — not as someone who got the chance to be here because ‘we’re so inclusive.’”

From Los Angeles Times

"If you want to go and win the World Cup, you expect to beat all the sides you play."

From Barron's

The Gunners beat all of the newly-promoted clubs last season but have found it difficult to break down teams who defend in a low block, which is where Gyokeres' goalscoring ability could play a big part as Arsenal's title challenge gets to the final stages.

From BBC

“It’s me, Aunt Pretty. Doesn’t that beat all!”

From Literature

“We wanted to know that whomever we picked beat all comers,” Gorman said.

From Los Angeles Times