Phrasal Verbs With 'Beat'

Beat down phrasal verb

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

Beat out phrasal verb

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

Beat up phrasal verb

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

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