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to beat the bandNorth American informal In such a way as to surpass all competition: they were talking to beat the band...- Well, the charm seems to be continuing, as I have been pumping out lyrics to beat the band.
- There they were confronted and astonished to find themselves in a specially arranged Marquee glittering with banners, ballons and welcome streamers wishing Mary a Happy 40th and a barbeque to beat the band.
- We sang away to beat the band and after the miracle of modern technology took hold we didn't sound too bad at all.
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