How to Pronounce "get the better of"
expression
GET thuh BET-er uhv
get thuh BET-uh ov
Definition
To defeat, overcome, or gain an advantage over someone or something, sometimes even over your own feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET thuh BET-er uhv
UK
get thuh BET-uh ov
Listen in Context
Don’t let fear get the better of you.
Her nerves got the better of her during the exam.
My curiosity got the better of me, so I opened the box.
He tried to stay calm, but his anger got the better of him.