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Definition

To carry out an action before another person is able to do so.

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In Context

  • "I was planning to take care of the problem for him, but he beat me to the punch and did it himself."
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Related Idioms

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To take action on the basis that another person is bluffing.

n

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d

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g

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To perform oral sex on another person.

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b

beat off with a stick

To reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).

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