get the better of

It looks like Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway got the better of Occidental Petroleum in its purchase External link of the energy company’s chemical business for $9.7 billion in cash, announced earlier Thursday.

He also spoke about how his "emotions" nearly got the better of him during the "humbling" final gig at Villa Park in early July.

Palace got the better of them on penalties in the Community Shield and while I am not sure you can read too much into that, I am going for another draw this time.

Given the fine margins of the Premier League, every hour matters when it comes to getting the better of your opponents.

She also made it to the semi-finals at Wimbledon, but on all three occasions emotions got the better of the 27-year-old.