beat out

Idioms  

1. Knock into shape by beating, as in She managed to beat out all the dents in the fender . [c. 1600]

2. Surpass or defeat someone; be chosen over someone. For example, He got to the head of the line, beating out all the others . [ Colloquial ; second half of 1700s] Also see beat the pants off .

3. beat out of . Cheat someone of something, as in He was always trying to beat the conductor out of the full train fare . [ Slang ; second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

The pickaxes beat out a rhythm that rang all over The Mountain.

From Literature

Swift beat out Korean group Stray Kids, which came in second -- its highest-ever ranking and the third consecutive year in the global top five.

From Barron's

D’Amaro, 54, beat out three other internal candidates for the job and was a Wall Street favorite.

From Los Angeles Times

“When the puck drops, your heart is beating out of your chest,” Knight said of playing Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

It reigned supreme at the Golden Globes earlier this month, winning best comedy, best director, best screenplay and best supporting actress, while "Hamnet" sprung a surprise by taking best drama film, beating out "Sinners".

From Barron's