an/the advantage over (someone or something)

an/the advantage over (someone or something)

A favorable or superior position when compared to someone or something else. The other team has so many injuries right now that I think we have the advantage over them. You have an advantage over Sarah, though, considering your extra years of experience.
See also: advantage, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • an/the edge on (someone or something)
  • an/the edge over (someone or something)
  • benefit of the doubt, to give/have the
  • benefit of the doubt
  • the benefit of the doubt
  • well disposed to
  • well disposed to (someone or something)
  • have nothing going for (someone or something)
  • save (one's) face
  • save face