idioms using “beat”

Beat the numbers

Exceed financial expectations

“Four of our subsidiaries will beat the numbers this quarter but the rest will underperform.”

Beat around the bush

To be unable to just state one’s point of view

“Our supervisor beat around the bush for 30 minutes before he had the courage to tell us our company was going bankrupt.”

Beat something to death with a stick

To state one’s point of view until others are tired of it

“Everyone knows Matsuda-san is against the merger. He doesn’t have to beat it to death with a stick.”

Offbeat

Unusual (can be positive or negative)

“The restaurant owner is a little off beat, but the food is wonderful.”

Doesn’t miss a beat

Is very sharp or observant

“Sakamoto-san noticed the tension among the meeting participants. She doesn’t miss a beat.”