get the better of
Example Sentences
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"I was at that game and Pep did not get the better of Thomas Tuchel," said BBC Sport football expert Sutton.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
An engaging, occasionally volatile figure on court, Sabalenka let her emotions get the better of her in both the Australian Open and French Open showpieces last year.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Swiss racer Tanguy Nef and Belgian Armand Marchant similarly failed to get the better of Strasser, leaving the top four to race.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Even a superstar’s bruised disposition can get the better of them.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022
My nerves often get the better of me, especially on Sundays; that’s when I really feel miserable.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
