get the better of
Related to get the better of: in the first place, ease off, catch up, bring down, brace up, the likes of, stick to
get the better of (someone or something)
To gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something. I knew I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but my curiosity got the better of me. I know we could have beaten them in last week's game, but they just got the better of us from the start.
See also: better, get, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get the better of
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.
See also: better, get, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
get the better of
win an advantage over someone; defeat or outwit someone.See also: better, get, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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