How to Pronounce "get one up on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET wun UP AAN
ɡˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
get WON UP ON
Definition
To gain an advantage or be in a better position than someone, especially by being clever or successful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET wun UP AAN
UK
get WON UP ON
Listen in Context
He studied extra to get one up on his classmates.
She always tries to get one up on her brother.
Winning the game helped them get one up on the other team.
You can't let him get one up on you every time!