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go one better







VERB
upstage
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"You just have to go one better, don't you? We've done all three, we're just topping up each time," he said.

From BBC May 13, 2026

He took bronze at Pyeongchang 2018 and silver in Beijing four years ago and was desperate to go one better at the Milan-Cortina Games.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

Sadowski-Synnott, who won big air bronze in Pyeongchang in 2018 and silver in Beijing, was looking to go one better at the Milan-Cortina Games.

From Barron's Feb. 9, 2026

But Arteta has provided the calm presence for his side and instilled confidence into his team as they look to go one better than the last three seasons, when they have finished in second place.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2026

Say the word, and I'll go one better.

From Foe-Farrell by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir




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