(transitive, idiomatic) To thoroughly and decisively defeat someone, either in a physical fight or, figuratively, in a competition.

(transitive, idiomatic) To beat (someone) severely / (transitive, idiomatic) To defeat (someone) thoroughly and decisively, especially in a physical fight.

(mathematics) a theorem providing conditions under which an operator or matrix can be diagonalized

Indicating that something spectacular has happened, particularly where a plan or an effort has successfully culminated.

Alternative form of beat the daylights out of

Alternative form of upset the applecart

(obsolete, idiomatic) A known perjurer; a professional false witness.

Alternative form of if there's grass on the pitch, play ball

(idiomatic) In or into a process of energetic engagement in some activity; in or into a phase of conspicuously increasing satisfaction or success.

Conciseness of expression is an essential characteristic of astute, perceptive, or witty remarks.