improve on

Idioms  

1. Make beneficial additions or changes to, as in The company is trying to improve on the previous model. [Late 1600s]

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Example Sentences

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The Sparks already had an uphill climb to improve on the league’s worst defense, but as they continue to adjust to the way games are being officiated, it’s all the more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Profits are likely to improve on stronger revenue, he says, noting that average selling prices began recovering in late March, with further price hikes planned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"But they offer a trajectory for improvement. We need to continue to improve on multiple areas -- materials, circuits and packaging -- to make this technology ready for data center applications."

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

“Finish tonight, so that by next week, you’ll have a chance to improve on it before you have to hand it in,” Dad says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold