get the better of
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To defeat or outsmart someone, or to gain an advantage over them, often in an argument or challenge.
Example
- “His emotions got the better of him during the meeting, and he lost his temper.”
- “The team was able to get the better of their opponents in the final quarter.”
- “She tried to argue, but I got the better of her with logic and facts.”
- “The stress of the situation almost got the better of him, but he remained calm.”
- “The debate lasted for hours, but in the end, she got the better of everyone with her strong points.”