get the better of

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, get the best of ; have the better or best of . Become superior to or master someone or something; win out. For example, John's common sense got the better of his pride, and he apologized , or Her older sister was always trying to get the best of her , or He was determined to have the better of his competitors . [c. 1600] Also see get the drop on .

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Example Sentences

Slot acknowledged his actions were unacceptable and he let his frustrations get the better of him, because he felt certain decisions during the game went against his side.

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In a news conference two days after the game, Slot said "emotions got the better of me".

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Tries from Ben White and Huw Jones gave the dominant visitors a three-point half-time lead, but England hung in the fight and got the better of the breakdown after the break.

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Reds boss Slot told a news conference on Friday that "emotions got the better of me" and he should have "acted differently".

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Arne Slot said "emotions got the better of me" as the Liverpool head coach waits to learn his punishment after being sent off in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

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