beat up on
US /biːt ʌp ɑːn/
UK /biːt ʌp ɑːn/
1.
memukul, membelasah
to repeatedly hit or kick someone or something
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The bullies would always beat up on the smaller kids.
Pembuli-pembuli itu sentiasa memukul kanak-kanak yang lebih kecil.
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He got beat up on his way home from the party.
Dia dipukul dalam perjalanan pulang dari parti.
2.
mengkritik keras, menyalahkan
to criticize someone severely or repeatedly
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The media continued to beat up on the politician for his controversial statements.
Media terus mengkritik keras ahli politik itu kerana kenyataan kontroversinya.
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It's not fair to always beat up on him when things go wrong.
Tidak adil untuk sentiasa mengkritik dia apabila ada yang tidak kena.