take some beating
verb1
To be difficult to beat; to be difficult to do better than.
- McTominay has enjoyed some big moments - and crucial goals - in a Scotland jersey so far in his career. You felt his double to beat Spain here en route to Euro 2024 would take some beating. But my word, he eclipsed it with one of the best overhead kicks you’ll ever see.2025 November 18, Scott McDermott, “Kieran Tierney stunner sends Scotland to first World Cup in 28 years before McLean does the ridiculous”, in Daily Record:
- Related terms
- take some doing