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

However, his 38 winners were almost matched by his 36 unforced errors and he only converted four of his 10 break points - statistics he will be eager to improve on in his second-round meeting with Germany's Yannick Hanfmann.

From BBC

Asked what he’s trying to improve on, he said, “Everywhere, but more specifically in the passing game. I can make leaps and bounds sitting in the pocket, taking more time, trusting my reads, trusting my O-line, being more comfortable back there. Sometimes I felt a little rush and took off when I didn’t have to. I don’t want to be the guy who takes off for no reason.”

From Los Angeles Times

Do you think Citigroup can improve on its profitability gains?

From The Wall Street Journal

On Saturday, the Rams must improve on their Week 13 performance against the Panthers.

From Los Angeles Times

Arrowhead said that the new data suggests that such drugs may be able to improve on the weaknesses of the existing weight loss medicines.

From Barron's