beat the shit out of vs beat to a pulp

beat the shit out of

verb
  • To beat (someone) severely. 

  • To defeat (someone) decisively in a fight or a competition. 

beat to a pulp

verb
  • To beat up (a person) more than usually severely. 

  • To defeat severely in various, even non-contact, competitive sports. 

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