Meaning of beat into fits | Babel Free
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 […]”
“We shall be beaten into fits, for the child plays like⟳ an angel, as she does everything, and I am only a clumsy little imp, as you know⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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