Inhoudsopgave
What does I can beat it mean?
an expression of utter amazement or surprise. See full dictionary entry for beat. Collins English Dictionary.
Why does beat it mean go away?
Senior Member. You’re right, “beat it” means “go away” or scram. This website proposes that the verb “to beat” in Old English (betan) had as one of it’s meaning “action of feet upon the ground” and that this might be the origin.
What does it mean to hit it?
verb, vulgar slang To have sex with (someone). Usually used with the pronouns “that” or “it.” A: “Wow, look at that chick over there—she’s so hot!” B: “Yeah, she is. I would totally hit that!”
Can’t beat it meaning?
Meaning: If you can’t beat something, it’s the best and you aren’t going to find anything better.
Where does the expression beat it come from?
3 Answers. It means “why don’t you leave?”, and comes from “beat a retreat”, which itself comes from the use of drums to signal soldiers to leave the battle field. And of course there’s always Michael Jackson’s song, Beat It.
What does the expression so be it mean?
Definition of so be it —used to say that one is resigned to the fact that one can do nothing to change something If they insist on going, so be it.
What does it mean to get it?
(also get what’s coming to you) to be punished for something you did: When Mom finds out you skipped school yesterday, you’re going to get it.
What does it mean to hit it up?
hit it up (with someone) 1. To develop or strike up a very good rapport (with someone), especially in a flirtatious or romantic manner. After a few drinks, I felt much more confident hitting it up with Janet at the party.
Can be beat?
Senior Member. This is very slang – grammatically it should be ‘it can’t be beaten’, but ‘beat’ tends to be used in this expression. If something ‘can’t be beat’, this means that there’s no better. For example, ‘in terms of price, Tesco can’t be beat’ – this means there is no cheaper shop.
IS can’t be beat correct?
Why beat and not beaten?” BizWritingTip response: Beat is more commonly used in conversational English. However, a grammatical purist would say the phrase “can’t be …” must be followed by the past participle beaten. Therefore, the supermarket should say its prices “can’t be beaten.”
What does it mean it is?
It is what it is is an expression used to characterize a frustrating or challenging situation that a person believes cannot be changed and must just be accepted.
What’s another way to say so be it?
What is another word for so be it?
| OK | yes |
|---|---|
| yes’m | uh huh |
| you betcha | yes way |
| without a doubt | you’d better believe it |
| all righty | good enough |