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

Scotland started brilliantly and never took their foot off the gas to hand Steve Borthwick's side a first defeat in 13 games and improve on their dominant recent record in Calcutta Cup games, having now won six of the past nine.

From BBC

“APP’s pace of ad targeting innovation over the past three years leaves us constructive on their ability to consistently and meaningfully improve on the performance of the ad network across verticals,” the analysts wrote.

From Barron's

"I'm always trying to improve on my things," he said.

From BBC

"So a long way to go. A lot of things he knows he's going to be able to improve on, we'll look at those in the offseason."

From Barron's

“I’m trying to improve on my defense staying low, in my stance and staying in front of my man.”

From Los Angeles Times