| 单词 | to give a stone and a beating to |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto give a stone and a beating to c. to give a stone and a beating to (Horse Racing slang): to outrun easily, despite carrying a heavier weight. Also transferred, to surpass. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > rate of motion > move at specific rate [verb (transitive)] > gain (ground) upon > catch up or overtake > outstrip > by running of-runOE overruna1425 outrunc1460 fore-run1513 to have (also get) the heels of1649 to have the legs of (also on)1861 to give a stone and a beating to1885 the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > outdoing or surpassing > outdo or surpass [verb (transitive)] > surpass or beat whip1571 overmaster1627 to give (one) fifteen and a bisque1664 to beat (all) to nothing1768 beatc1800 bang1808 to beat (also knock) all to sticks1820 floga1841 to beat (a person, a thing) into fits1841 to beat a person at his (also her, etc.) own game1849 to knock (the) spots off1850 lick1890 biff1895 to give a stone and a beating to1906 to knock into a cocked hat1965 1885 Daily News 4 Feb. 5/2 Canis vulpis is, as a rule, able to give, intellectually speaking, and in language germane to the matter, ‘a stone and a beating’ to the majority of his pursuers. 1906 Punch 18 Apr. 286/3 Their Smokeroom is deliciously comfy, and can give a stone and a beating to ours at the Camellia. < as lemmas |
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