We use this expression to find the ways of staying cool and comfortable in very warm weather.
You can use this phrase in ………… language.
Spoken
Written
Informal
Example 1
A: How do you handle such a hot summer day?
B: I beat the heat by drinking lots of cold lemonade and staying in the shade.
Example 2
A: What do you usually do on such a hot summer day?
B: My way to beat the heat is by visiting air-conditioned malls and doing some shopping.