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UKmake mincemeat (out) of sb/sth
/mˌeɪk mˈɪnsɪmˌiːt ɒv ˌɛsbˈiː/
/mˌeɪk mˈɪnsɪmˌiːt ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː/to make mincemeat (out) of sb/sth
[PHRASE]1
to completely defeat or win against someone or something in a convincing and overwhelming manner, whether it be in a competition, argument, game, or other activity
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What is the origin of the idiom "make mincemeat out of someone or something" and when to use it?
The idiom "make mincemeat out of someone or something" is believed to have originated from the process of making minced meat, which involves grinding or chopping meat into small pieces. This idiom is often used to describe a situation where one person or team easily defeats another in a competition, argument, or conflict.
Examples
1. The kangaroo was making mincemeat of him.
2. the Stig made mincemeat of him.
3. Terrified of the Normans’ who thus far had made mincemeat of them in every battle they fought, the Greeks and their mercenaries either fled the field or were slaughtered.
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