get an/the edge over (someone or something)

get an/the edge over (someone or something)

To acquire a favorable or superior position when compared to someone or something else. That team has so many injuries right now that I think we've got the edge over them. I'm looking for way to get an edge over Sarah in this competition.
See also: edge, get, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • an/the advantage over (someone or something)
  • an/the edge on (someone or something)
  • an/the edge over (someone or something)
  • benefit of the doubt, to give/have the
  • the benefit of the doubt
  • benefit of the doubt
  • well disposed to
  • well disposed to (someone or something)
  • have nothing going for (someone or something)
  • save face