beat the band
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Times and UC Berkeley gave her a 50% approval rating among California voters, which is not exactly a number to beat the band.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s raining to beat the band...perfect marbles weather!”
From Literature
Charlie, though, creates songs and sings them as well, and he can play guitar to beat the band.
From New York Times
The show ends with most of the company taking a turn on the Russian swing — that’s a kind of horseless sledge — flinging themselves high into the air and smiling to beat the band.
From New York Times
Don’t seem right that it’s a beautiful summer day, with the sun shining to beat the band.
From Literature
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