That beats everything Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈbits/ /ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ

THAT / thuht BEETS EV-ree-thing

UK

ðˈæt/ /bˈiːts/ /ˈɛvɹɪθˌɪŋ

THAT BEETS EV-ri-thing

Definition

An informal way to say something is the most surprising, unbelievable, or extreme thing you've seen, often used when shocked or annoyed.

Usage & Nuances

Old-fashioned or regional in American English; less common in modern speech but still understood. Used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief. Similar to 'now I've seen everything' or 'this takes the cake.' Avoid in very formal situations.

• Spanish: esto sí que es el colmo - esto supera todo
• Portuguese (BR): isso supera tudo - isso é o cúmulo
• Portuguese (PT): isso é o cúmulo - isto supera tudo
• Chinese (Simplified): 这真是太离谱了 - 这太不可思议了
• Chinese (Traditional): 這真是太離譜了 - 這太不可思議了
• Hindi: अब तो हद हो गई - यह सबसे बढ़कर है
• Arabic: هذا يفوق كل شيء - هذا غير معقول
• Bengali: এটা তো সবকিছুকে হার মানায় - এটাই সব চাইতে বেশি
• Russian: это уж через чур - ничего себе
• Japanese: それはもう驚きだ - それはすごい
• Vietnamese: điều này thật quá đáng - cái này là nhất rồi
• Korean: 이건 정말 최고다 - 이건 정말 기가 막히다
• Turkish: bu her şeyi geçti - bu artık pes
• Urdu: یہ تو سب پر بھاری ہے - یہ سب سے بڑھ کر ہے
• Indonesian: ini benar-benar luar biasa - ini mengalahkan segalanya

Example Sentences

That beats everything! I can’t believe it happened again.

basic

When my car broke down again, I thought, 'that beats everything.'

basic

He lied straight to my face—that beats everything.

basic

'Oh, come on! She forgot my birthday again? That beats everything.'

natural

'You got a parking ticket—again? That beats everything!'

natural

Just when I thought the meeting was over, they added another hour. That beats everything.

natural