get the better of

Idioms and Phrases

Also, get the best of ; have the better or best of . Become superior to or master someone or something; win out. For example, John's common sense got the better of his pride, and he apologized , or Her older sister was always trying to get the best of her , or He was determined to have the better of his competitors . [c. 1600] Also see get the drop on .

Related Words

• conquer
• crush
• extinguish
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• restrain
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