can you beat that

Meaning

1. can you beat that / it!

   used to express surprise or anger

In the movies · 3

• Can you beat that? I'm sure glad we didn't go.Sons of the Desert1933
• - What? - Case dismissed. Can you beat it?Tombstone1993
• Can you beat that?House of Games1987
• A million dollars. Can you beat that?Nebraska2013
• Can you beat your little rug when nobody's out here?The Pursuit of Happyness2006
• Oh, I know we'll see. Can you beat two pair?Tooth Fairy2010
• You can beat it, Ma.Ma2019
• Kid, you can beat these guys.Cars2006

From the same entry

• beat about the bush
• beat at their own game
• beat your brains out
• beat your breast
• beat the clock
• beat it
• beat a path to door
• beat the rap
• beat a retreat
• beat time
• beat to the punch
• if you can't beat them, join them