dar una buena paliza a

dar una buena paliza a
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to trash
El prestamista amenazó con dar una buena paliza a Pedro si no le devuelve su dinero.The loanshark threatened to trash Pedro if he didn't pay him back.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to defeat soundly)
a. to blank
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Los Warriors dieron una buena paliza a los Eagles por 9 a 0 en su estadio.The Warriors blanked the Eagles, 9-0, at home.
b. to trash
Los Falcons dieron una buena paliza a los Panthers que estaban como visitantes por 48 a 33.The Falcons trashed the visiting Panthers 48-33.
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