the crap out of

adverb

Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.

“If you ever call my husband again, I'll beat the crap out of you!”

Meanings

adverbthe crap out of (not comparable)
  1. mildlynot comparableslangvulgarUsed as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.

    If you ever call my husband again, I'll beat the crap out of you!

    Synonyms: the poop out of, the shit out of, seven bells out of, seven hells out of, the bejeebers out of, the bejesus out of, the daylight out of, the daylights out of

Synonyms & antonyms

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