Meaning of 'You can't beat that with a stick'
What does the saying 'You can't beat that with a stick' mean?
Idiom: You can't beat that with a stick
Meaning:
This is an extension of the phrase "you can't beat that", meaning that you are unlikely to find a better outcome or deal than the one in question.
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