can you beat it/that?
can you beat it/that?
1. A question asking if one can outdo something, such as an attempt at something by someone else. I just did 20 pushups—can you beat that? This is the offer I have from the other dealership. Can you beat it?
2. Can you believe it/that? (An expression of surprise or dismay.) Tom and I were supposed to get together tonight, but he never showed—can you beat that? And then she just walked out, without even saying hello to me! Can you beat it?
See also: beat, can
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˌcan you ˈbeat it/ˈthat?
(spoken) used to express disbelief, surprise, annoyance, etc: Can you beat that? He’s just broken another glass.See also: beat, can
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (someone or something) promises well
- a whack at (something)
- a/the feel of (something)
- all right
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (one) could use (something)
- accompanied by