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Meaning of get the better of in English
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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 »