Meaning of get the better of in English

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1. Verb

   get the better of

   Definitions

   1. win a victory over

   Examples

   • « You must overcome all difficulties »
   • « defeat your enemies »
   • « He overcame his shyness »
   • « She conquered here fear of mice »
   • « He overcame his infirmity »
   • « Her anger got the better of her and she blew up »

   Derived terms

   • overcomer
   • subduer
   • surmounter

Browse dictionary

• get the best
• get stuck
• get stranded
• get started
• get the better of
• get the goods
• get the hang
• get the jump
• get the picture