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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It seems unlikely anyone will leave the theater ready to belt out one of these songs, but then that’s what “Wicked” is for.
Every character blurts out exactly what they want with the gusto of belting out ba-ba-baaaah at a certain Neil Diamond chorus.
From Los Angeles Times
Long before fans were belting out the lyrics “I’m a doggggg / I’m a mutt,” Thomas was getting his first taste of what it takes to be a musician from his family.
From Los Angeles Times
His mind can’t spin a web of worry when he’s belting out “Maybe This Time” by Kander and Ebb, or “Ease My Mind” from his debut studio album, “Sing to Me Instead.”
From Los Angeles Times
The Hearts support made a habit of belting out 'we shall not moved' throughout a stunning start to the campaign.
From BBC
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