upper hand

In terms of the social media messaging, the Republicans definitely have the upper hand.

"The crowd in Chicago were rough and tough but for the most part the Americans had the upper hand," he said.

Miami always seems to have the upper hand on New England at home, and the Patriots still lack weapons and protection.

Labor leaders and business groups, looking to gain the upper hand, have submitted proposals that, if approved by voters, would disrupt the city in enormous ways.

In their first confrontation, which occurs inside the wrecked ship and near a clutch of xenomorph eggs, Kirsh and the Hybrids have the upper hand.