do one better (than (someone/something))

to do more or be better than someone or something else.

Several companies developed similar software, but ours did one better than the rest by making it user-friendly.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form do someone one better or do something one better:

Jones did him one better and beat the record for the 100-meter dash.

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• it's all that someone can do to do something
• It's all the same to me.
• It's a long story.
• It's an ill wind .
• It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
• It's a small world.
• it's a wonder
• it's a wrap
• It's breaking my heart!
• it's curtains
• It's different strokes for different folks.
• It's do or die.
• it's do or die
• it's early days
• it's early days yet
• It's easy to be wise after the event.
• It's every man for himself.
• It's feeding time at the zoo!
• it's funeral
• it's high time
• It's just not cricket!
• It's just one of those things.
• It's just one thing after another!
• It's more than my job's worth.