to beat the band

Meaning: In an exaggerated manner; with a lot of effort or to the extreme.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The expression is used to describe physical activity. It is always used in the infinitive form but functions as an adverb.

More idioms — The Absurd

• to the hilt — To be fully committed to something; to do something completely.
• Ça ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard — It's nothing special or impressive.
• C'est comme pisser dans un violon — A completely pointless effort.
• Da steppt der Bär — It's going to be a great party.
• Ich glaub mein Schwein pfeift — I can't believe it! That's outrageous!
• Estar como una cabra — To be completely crazy.

More English idioms

• the top of the line — The best quality.
• too big for one's britches — To be sassy or arrogant, or to act or speak disrespectfully or inappropriately for one's…
• touch and go — Precarious or uncertain.
• track record — A history of performance.
• train of thought — A course of reasoning; a succession of connected ideas.
• treat someone to something — To buy something for another person.

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