make mincemeat (out) of . make mincemeat (out) of {v. phr.} To destroy completely. The defense attorney made mincemeat of the prosecution's argument. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry