get the better of
Example Sentences
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But Rybakina broke back two games later as the unforced errors began to seep in for Sabalenka, who allowed her emotions to get the better of her in last year's Grand Slam final losses.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Swiss racer Tanguy Nef and Belgian Armand Marchant similarly failed to get the better of Strasser, leaving the top four to race.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Because of that, and because of who Everton will be missing, I am backing Dyche to get the better of his old team this time.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Even a superstar’s bruised disposition can get the better of them.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022
“Shinálí, don’t tell him I told you to do this. His pride will get the better of him.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
