3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'BEAT'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'BEAT'

Beat down

1. Strong sunshine
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The sun WAS really BEATING DOWN and we couldn't stay outdoors.
2. Get someone to lower the price of something
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: I managed to BEAT him DOWN to fifty Euros.

Beat out

1. Narrowly win in competition
   (Inseparable | American English)
   
   » Example: The marathon runner barely BEAT OUT his rival at the tape.

Beat up

1. Attack violently
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The mugger BEAT him UP and stole his wallet.

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