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GET THE BETTER OF

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Get The Better Of.

Get The Better Of - as a verb

Win a victory over

Example: "You must overcome all difficulties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defeatovercome
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was determined not to let her fear get the better of her during the presentation."
"No matter how much he practiced, nervousness would always get the better of him on stage."
"Whenever they argued, his stubbornness would get the better of him and he would refuse to back down."
"The cold weather always seems to get the better of my immune system."
"He was determined not to let jealousy get the better of him, but it was difficult seeing his ex with someone new."
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