get the better of
Come out ahead
To get the better of someone is to defeat or outwit them, especially when the contest seemed uncertain: She got the better of him in the debate.
When emotions or impulses get the better of you, they overcome your self-control: Curiosity got the better of me and I opened the letter.
The phrase implies winning despite resistance.
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
- conquerOvercome by force
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
- bestHighest in quality
beat · trounce · rout · crush · thrash · clobber · demolish · dominate
Prevail over difficulty
- conquerOvercome by force
- masterAuthority or controller
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- overtakePass while moving faster
overpower · rise above · transcend · weather · survive · endure · push through · break through
vanquish
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
best · beat · trounce · rout · crush · thrash · clobber · demolish · dominate · subdue
surmount
Prevail over difficulty
overtake · overpower · rise above · transcend · weather · survive · endure · push through · break through · power through
outwit
Beat through superior cunning
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
- outfoxDefeat by cleverness
- outthinkDefeat through superior reasoning
fool · trick · deceive · dupe · hoodwink · bamboozle · con · swindle · manipulate · finagle