beat to a pulp

verb

Definitions

  1. To beat up (a person) more than usually severely.

    • Neanderthals were extremely tough—this is attested to by the thickness of their bones—and were probably capable of beating modern humans to a pulp.
  2. To defeat severely in various, even non-contact, competitive sports.

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