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to beat somebody to a pulp
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to keep hitting a person to the point of severe injury
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "beat someone to a pulp" and when to use it?
The idiom "beat someone to a pulp" is believed to have originated from the literal act of physically beating someone until their flesh is severely bruised, and their face or body resembles a pulpy, mangled state. This expression vividly describes a brutal and merciless beating, often used figuratively to convey a complete defeat or overwhelming victory in a non-physical context.
Example
In the boxing match, the champion beat his opponent to a pulp within the first round.
The rival football team was so much stronger that they beat us to a pulp on the field.
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