get the better of
Example Sentences
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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.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
