get the better of

Idioms  

1. Also, get the 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.

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Example Sentences

Even a superstar’s bruised disposition can get the better of them.

From Salon

"City were pretty comfortable when they got the better of them over two legs in the Carabao Cup semi-final, but I think it will be a lot closer this time."

From BBC

This was the dream scenario: baseball’s very best, edgy crowd, one-run game, two outs, a title on the line—and Ohtani getting the better of his pal on a filthy 3-2 sweeper.

From The Wall Street Journal

His goal came after he got the better of Tyrell Malacia, who was making only his second appearance of a season he started as a member of Amorim's 'bomb squad'.

From BBC

"It's normal when you want something so much, sometimes it can get the better of you," said Keown.

From BBC

Related Words

• conquer
• crush
• extinguish
• humble
• overcome
• overpower
• quell
• repress
• restrain
• suppress
• tame
• temper