Found 1 items, similar to get the better of.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: get the better of
get the better of
v : win a victory over;
“You must overcome all difficulties”;
“defeat your enemies”;
“He overcame his shyness”;
“She
conquered here fear of mice”;
“He overcame his
infirmity”;
“Her anger got the better of her and she blew
up” [syn:
overcome,
defeat]