The phrase "physical beating" refers to a severe form of physical assault or attack where someone is physically harmed or injured by another person. Full definition
You don't endure the same physical beating in business as in pro football but the demands to perform and the long odds of success are similar. (entrepreneur.com)
Particularly satisfying is its Möbius strip design, which enables the Coens to inflict the same physical beating on Llewyn at the start as they do in the final scene. (theartsdesk.com)
Client charged with serious offences including sexual assault, sexual touching, confinement and sexual assault with a weapon after a neighbour's seven year - old child accused Client of repeated, violent, intrusive physical beatings and sexual assaults, including the use of items to prevent the child from crying for help. (criminal-defence-lawyer.com)