I'll beat him so bad he'll need a shoehorn to put his hat on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali threatens extreme physical dominance over an opponent.
- In plain terms
- I will beat him so badly he can't fit his hat.
- What can you take from it?
- Visualize total victory in your mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle opponents?
- Is intimidation useful?
Another view
Threatening violence can escalate conflict.
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