It means weighing or measuring, which in the old days made me «diet crazy», but I'm pretty sure that I've conquered that ugly beast now and it won't rear it's head again. (rocksolidnutritionandwellness.com)
It had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood fairytale, the ugly beast who put his head where you wouldn't put your foot (a true legend a warrior with balls of steel — someone you wanted in the trenches) topped off a magnificent season.. (justarsenal.com)
Just remember that one ugly beast is lingering somewhere behind you on that same road, awaiting the moment to strike once again. (sciencemag.org)