get the better of
Example Sentences
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"I feel like sometimes my passion could get the better of me in the past," he says.
From BBC
This was especially important because casual sports bettors overall have been getting the better of the house this year.
From MarketWatch
Sometimes his neurotic, navel-gazing side gets the better of his artistry, as was the case at his concert at the Greek Theatre in the summer of 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
The latest round of Champions League matches on Tuesday night reflected the recent trend of Premier League clubs getting the better of their rivals in La Liga.
From BBC
When Newcastle needed a result most, following a bruising defeat at Brentford before the international break, Howe and his staff devised a plan to finally get the better of Manchester City in the Premier League.
From BBC
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