GET THE BETTER OF Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

get the better of

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Definition of get the better of

as in overcome

to achieve a victory over I realized my exhaustion gotten the better of me when I started nodding off at my desk.

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Recent Examples of get the better of In the 1960s, England got the better of their Argentine opponents in consecutive World Cup tournaments, with the 1-0 victory in 1966 helping the English to eventually lift the trophy for the only time in history. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 At 5/6, England are favourites to get the better of Norway and make the semi-finals of the World Cup for only the fourth time in their history. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 10 July 2026 When the friends begin to hear ominous sounds and see mysterious lights, their curiosity gets the better of them, leading to a surreal series of events visible only by the light of Robbie’s camera. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 With no real spin on offer and the field up, Will Jacks got the better of the youngster. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get the better of

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“Get the better of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20the%20better%20of. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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