beat the band

1. see to beat the band.

Example Sentences

Times and UC Berkeley gave her a 50% approval rating among California voters, which is not exactly a number to beat the band.

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“It’s raining to beat the band...perfect marbles weather!”

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Charlie, though, creates songs and sings them as well, and he can play guitar to beat the band.

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The show ends with most of the company taking a turn on the Russian swing — that’s a kind of horseless sledge — flinging themselves high into the air and smiling to beat the band.

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Don’t seem right that it’s a beautiful summer day, with the sun shining to beat the band.

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