Get the better of somebody/something
verb
To defeat or gain an advantage over someone or something.
Despite their efforts, the opposing team got the better of us.
Often appears as...
- get the better of the situation
- let emotions get the better of
verb
To affect someone negatively, especially to cause someone to behave in a particular way, often because they cannot control their feelings.
I know we're all hungry, but don't let frustration get the better of you.
Often appears as...
- let sadness get the better of
- let anger get the better of
verb
To defeat or gain an advantage over someone or something.
Despite their efforts, the opposing team got the better of us.
Often appears as...
- get the better of the situation
- let emotions get the better of
verb
To affect someone negatively, especially to cause someone to behave in a particular way, often because they cannot control their feelings.
I know we're all hungry, but don't let frustration get the better of you.
Often appears as...
- let sadness get the better of
- let anger get the better of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Use it when describing someone winning by skills or efforts in a competition or challenge.
In the chess tournament, Nabila's strategic thinking got the better of her opponents.
Pro Tip 2/3Struggle Overcome
Applicable when someone overcomes a difficult situation or challenge after a struggle.
He finally got the better of his financial difficulties and bought a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Triumph
Suggests someone has succeeded after consistent effort over time.
Her persistence got the better of the problems she faced in her business.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Use it when describing someone winning by skills or efforts in a competition or challenge.
In the chess tournament, Nabila's strategic thinking got the better of her opponents.
Pro Tip 2/3Struggle Overcome
Applicable when someone overcomes a difficult situation or challenge after a struggle.
He finally got the better of his financial difficulties and bought a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Triumph
Suggests someone has succeeded after consistent effort over time.
Her persistence got the better of the problems she faced in her business.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Use it when describing someone winning by skills or efforts in a competition or challenge.
In the chess tournament, Nabila's strategic thinking got the better of her opponents.
Pro Tip 2/3Struggle Overcome
Applicable when someone overcomes a difficult situation or challenge after a struggle.
He finally got the better of his financial difficulties and bought a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistent Triumph
Suggests someone has succeeded after consistent effort over time.
Her persistence got the better of the problems she faced in her business.
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