Go one better Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To do something slightly better than someone else who already did well; to improve on what another person has accomplished.
Uso & Matices
Mainly informal; used when someone tries to outdo another's achievement, often in a friendly or competitive way. Related to 'one up' and often follows hearing about another's actions. Usually refers to minor or humorous improvements rather than major triumphs.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She made a cake, so I decided to go one better and made two cakes.
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Tom solved the puzzle, but Jerry tried to go one better by solving it faster.
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My brother painted his room blue, so I had to go one better and painted mine in three colors.
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You won tickets to the concert? I’ll go one better and get backstage passes!
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Every Christmas my aunt tries to go one better with bigger gifts each year.
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Don’t just copy his idea—if you want to impress them, go one better!
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