The phrase “begs description” is a common mistake; the correct, traditional idiom is “beggars description.” It means that something is so beautiful, extreme, or shocking that words are completely insufficient to describe it.
Meaning and
- Core Definition: To exhaust, defy, or outdo any possible spoken or written description.
- The “Beggar” Verb: In this context, “beggar” is used as a verb meaning “to exhaust the resources of” or “to make poor.” Therefore, something that “beggars description” leaves your vocabulary poor and empty.
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