Get the better of Meaning in English
expression
GET thuh BET-er uhv
get thuh BET-uh ov
Definición
To defeat, overcome, or gain an advantage over someone or something, sometimes even over your own feelings.
Uso & Matices
Used in both literal and figurative senses. Commonly refers to emotions or impulses gaining control ('Letting anger get the better of you'). Somewhat more formal or literary than everyday conversation. Not used for physical objects.
Spanish: superar - dominar - salirse con la suyaPortuguese (BR): superar - dominar - levar a melhor sobrePortuguese (PT): superar - dominar - levar a melhor sobreChinese (Simplified): 占上风 - 战胜 - 支配Chinese (Traditional): 佔上風 - 戰勝 - 支配Hindi: काबू पाना - हावी हो जानाArabic: يتغلب على - يسيطر علىBengali: দখল করা - জয় করা - প্রভাব বিস্তার করাRussian: одержать верх - взять верх - победить (эмоции)Japanese: 勝る - 圧倒するVietnamese: chiếm ưu thế - lấn át - thắngKorean: 이기다 - 지배하다Turkish: üstesinden gelmek - kontrolünü ele geçirmek - galip gelmekUrdu: غالب آنا - قابو پالیناIndonesian: menguasai - mengalahkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Don’t let fear get the better of you.
basic
Her nerves got the better of her during the exam.
basic
My curiosity got the better of me, so I opened the box.
basic
He tried to stay calm, but his anger got the better of him.
natural
Sometimes my impatience gets the better of me when I have to wait.
natural
Don’t let your emotions get the better of you in an argument.
natural