
Knock the stuffing out of somebody
Physical Confrontation
Often implies a threat or fear of physical violence.
The boxer boasted he'd knock the stuffing out of his opponent.
Metaphorical Beatdown
Can be used to describe non-physical defeat, like in games or debates.
She knocked the stuffing out of them in the chess tournament.
Overwhelming Victory
Implies a complete or resounding victory over someone else.
Our team is going to knock the stuffing out of the competition.
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