(informal, sarcastic) It is highly doubtful: indicating that something is not likely to happen to the person specified.

To act cruelly in order to achieve a positive outcome in the future.

present participle of bear out

present participle of beat up

past participle of beat down

present participle of beat down

present participle of bear up

present participle of bear down

(physics) A beam of atoms, ions or subatomic particles that has been accelerated by some device and collimated by magnets and/or electrostatic lenses

(idiomatic) Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite. From "if the truth should be told".