Meanings
How to pronounce "get the better of":
AU
To overwhelm or overcome
To trick or con.
To gain an advantage over.
Example: "He got the better of him early in the match, but ended up losing."
Example Sentences
1
Despite his best efforts, stress always seems to get the better of him.
2
Don't let failure get the better of you; keep trying!
3
Sometimes anger can get the better of us and make us do things we regret.
4
After a long day at work, exhaustion can get the better of your motivation to exercise.
5
In the heat of the argument, her emotions get the better of her, and she says hurtful things.
