Living daylights

Tony Rushton | 21:36 Wed 28th Mar 2001 | Phrases & Sayings

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Why do we "beat the living daylights" out of someone?

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'Daylights' is boxer's slang for eyes, so it probably means punching someone in the eyes.

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