Do one better Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To outperform someone or to do something even better than what another person has done.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used informally to express that you can not only match but exceed someone else's achievement. Often appears as 'I'll do you one better.' Not typically used in formal writing. Similar to 'outdo' but more playful.
Frases de Exemplo
If you can swim one lap, I can do one better and swim two.
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He told a funny joke, but she tried to do one better with her story.
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Whenever I get a new phone, my brother tries to do one better.
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You brought cookies? I'll do one better and bake a cake!
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My friend got tickets to the concert, but I managed to do one better—backstage passes!
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You're painting your room blue? I'll do one better and paint mine two colors!
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