make a better fist of (something)

make a better fist of (something)

To do a much better job of something (than someone else). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Here, I'm sure you'll make a better fist of painting the house than I will. The nonprofit has been making a better fist of providing social services than the government has ever done.
See also: better, fist, make, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • better half, my
  • couldn't be better
  • no better than
  • be better placed
  • be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something
  • ideally
  • all the better
  • give (someone or something) best
  • give someone or something best
  • had better (do something)