English Explanatory Dictionary

get the better of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overwhelm or overcome.
  2. To trick or con.
  3. To gain an advantage over or regarding.

Pronunciation

en-au-get the better of.ogg

Word forms

get the better of gets the better of getting the better of got the better of gotten the better of get the best of

Synonyms

defeat overpower better

Related words

have the better of
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