get the better of
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win a victory over
get the better of meaning & definition 1 of get the better of.
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To overwhelm or overcome
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To gain an advantage over.
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Get the better of is an idiomatic expression which generally means to beat, overcome, or gain an advantage over someone or something. This may be in a competition, a personal struggle, a game, or any situation that involves some form of contest or conflict. It may also refer to allowing ones emotions or weaknesses to affect ones judgement, thereby hampering ones performance or behavior.
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