beat into fits
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Meaning · English
To surpass or defeat utterly.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I do not mean to say Sir Hercules could in a walk carry as much flour as a miller's horse; but he would beat him into fits, and bring him to a stand still, with 17st. on each of their backs in a gallop […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beat into fits” mean?
To surpass or defeat utterly.
Is “beat into fits” formal or informal?
beat into fits is generally slang.