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Knock spots off somebody/something

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Colloquial CharmPlay
Used in informal situations among friends, not in formal writing or speeches. SlideYour homemade pie knocks spots off the bakery's version.
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Often used when comparing and emphasizing one's superiority over others, especially in performance. SlideThis software knocks spots off the alternatives we tried.
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Not LiteralPlay
The phrase is metaphorical, meaning there aren't actual spots being knocked off. SlideIn last night's game, our team knocked spots off them!