belt out
Britishverb
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Knock unconscious; beat up, trounce; murder. For example, The police officer was accused of belting out the teenager before taking him to the station , or The hold-up man belted out the storekeeper and fled with the money . This expression originated in boxing. [ Slang ; c. 1940]
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Sing or play music very loudly, as in She belted out the national anthem before every game . [ Colloquial ; c. 1950]
Example Sentences
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Boo belts out like she always does when she hears her name.
From Literature
As well as performing for royalty, the singer is known for belting out the Welsh national anthem at rugby games and singing for the armed forces.
From BBC
In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming events on their phones outnumber all others.
From BBC
Can we really have the Premier League without Mr Brightside being belted out every week?
From BBC
It seems unlikely anyone will leave the theater ready to belt out one of these songs, but then that’s what “Wicked” is for.
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