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Kick the beam

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To lack in weight, importance, or strength compared to another. archaic, idiomatic

    "The latter quick up flew, and kick'd the beam; / Which Gabriel spying, thus bespake the Fiend."

Etymology

Referencing a loaded balance, whose lighter arm would rise up and strike the beam.

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