Перевод слова "Daylights out of"

scare the (living) daylights out of sb

/skˈeə fɹˈeɪtən ðə lˈɪvɪŋ dˈeɪlaɪts ˌaʊtəv ˌɛsbˈiː/

/skˈɛɹ fɹˈeɪʔn̩ ðə lˈɪvɪŋ dˈeɪlaɪts ˌaʊɾəv ˌɛsbˈiː/

beat the (living) daylights out of sb

/bˈiːt nˈɒk ðə lˈɪvɪŋ dˈeɪlaɪts ˌaʊtəv ˌɛsbˈiː/

/bˈiːt nˈɑːk ðə lˈɪvɪŋ dˈeɪlaɪts ˌaʊɾəv ˌɛsbˈiː/

to beat the (living) daylights out of sb

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to physically attack someone with a great deal of force, causing them harm or injury

to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "beat the daylights out of someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "beat the daylights out of someone" is an informal expression originating in the early 20th century. It is used metaphorically to describe a severe beating or thrashing that causes someone to lose consciousness or become severely injured.

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