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beat out
Knock into shape by beating, as in She managed to beat out all the dents in the fender . [c. 1600]
Surpass or defeat someone; be chosen over someone. For example, He got to the head of the line, beating out all the others . [ Colloquial ; second half of 1700s] Also see beat the pants off .
beat out of . Cheat someone of something, as in He was always trying to beat the conductor out of the full train fare . [ Slang ; second half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
Three pumps were sent to the scene and attempts are being made to beat out the flames.
That other point guard, Dylan Andrews, is in the transfer portal after a bumpy final season at UCLA, opening the door for the player he beat out to become a Bruin.
Last fall, a relatively unknown app called Watch Duty beat out Open AI, TikTok and Instagram to become the most downloaded iPhone app in the country.
The historical Japanese drama scored the big win on Sunday night for best television drama, beating out powerhouse shows like "Squid Game," "Slow Horses" and "The Diplomat."
Of course, a transfer could also come on the condition that he must beat out Martin for the starting spot in spring practice and fall training camp.
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