BEAT THE PANTS OFF Synonyms: 89 Similar Words

beat the pants off

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Definition of beat the pants off

as in overcome

to defeat by a large margin The team was overjoyed after beating the pants off their longtime rivals.

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eat alive

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The budget laptop sector has been eaten alive by global component shortages and price rises.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

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