beat it

Idioms  

1. Go away, as in We should beat it before the food's all gone. This term is rude when used as an imperative, as in Stop pestering me—beat it! [Slang; late 1800s]

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beat it

‘Active managers who beat the market typically beat it by a little. But those who fall short, fall short by a lot.’

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

So I said to George, ‘It was good, man. Let’s see if we can beat it.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Set to a minimalist hip-hop beat, it showcased their ability to transition seamlessly from a rap flow to melodic vocal riffs.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Bessent and Takaichi jointly worry about a wobbly yen, which brushed the psychological barrier of 160 to the dollar on April 30, before official intervention beat it back to about 158.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

They beat it out with flails, he and the woman together.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

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