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Get the better of
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To overwhelm or overcome
2.
verb
To trick or con.
3.
verb
To gain an advantage over.
"He got the better of him early in the match, but finished by losing."
Synonyms
better
defeat
overpower
get the best of
overgo
overmaster
superate
overreach
outwit
kill
stuff
beat the stuffing out of
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