get the better of

idiom

Synonyms of get the better of next

: to defeat or trick (someone) by being clever

It would be hard to get the better of someone as experienced as she is.

—often used figuratively

She knew she shouldn't open the package, but her curiosity finally got the better of her and she opened it.

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Don’t let uncertainty get the better of you when dealing with domestic problems, contracts or financial matters. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 The Last Republican Director: Steve Pink Country: USA Running Time: 88 min Representative Adam Kinzinger was a rising star in the Republican party, until his conscience got the better of him. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 In the end, both Lucy and future-Quinn are transported back to 2024 where Lucy gets the better of him and kills him. —

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024 The six or so other guests with me in the tasting let curiosity get the better of them, too. —

Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get the better of

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