Meaning of to beat the band | Babel Free
Definitions
In such a way as to surpass all competition; hence, contextually, very vigorously, at a frantic pace, to a high degree.
idiomatic
Examples
“Fifty dollars gold 'd buy beer to beat the band—enough to drown me if I fell in head first.”
“Last time I saw you, you were a kiddy in short frocks, running around and shouting to beat the band.”
“You rile me to beat the band sometimes, Skinner.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.