get the upper hand
Example Sentences
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“Maybe I need to push myself and buy some outfits that would let me get the upper hand in diplomatic negotiations,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
Gradually England managed to get the upper hand though and, after a high hit from Kyle Rowe on Ollie Chessum had deprived Scotland of field position, England crept ahead off the tee.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025
Crews were able to get the upper hand by 2 p.m., stopping the fire’s forward progress, but not before several outbuildings and vehicles had been destroyed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023
The fight was even through the first two rounds, but Blachowicz began to get the upper hand in the third with his kicks that weakened Ankalaev.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2022
Up to now reason has always won the battle, but will my emotions get the upper hand?
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
