to beat the band

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Meaning: (idiomatic)In such a way as tosurpassallcompetition; hence, contextually, veryvigorously, at afranticpace, to ahighdegree.1917,Jack London, chapter 7, inMichael, Brother of Jerry:Fifty dollars gold 'd buy beerto beat the band—enough to drown me if I fell in head first.1921,P. G. Wodehouse, chapter 7, inThe Little Warrior:Last time I saw you, you were a kiddy in short frocks, running around and shoutingto beat the band.1922,Peter B. Kyne, chapter 54, inCappy Ricks Retires:You rile meto beat the bandsometimes, Skinner.

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