# to beat the band

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. In such a way as to surpass all competition; hence, contextually, very vigorously, at a frantic pace, to a high degree.

## Etymology
Jonathon Green suggests that it means to drown out the band, that is, talk or sing louder than the band. See also beat the band.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/to-beat-the-band