LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF, THE (1)

completely or thoroughly. From the common phrase beat the living daylights out of, meaning "to defeat or thrash thoroughly." —SHSBC Binder 5 Approved Glossary, —Academy Level II Glossary, —Academy Level I Glossary - Approved November 1990, —SHSBC Binder 8 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 7 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 6 Approved Glossary