How to Pronounce "get one over on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET wun OH-ver on
ɡˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
get WON OH-vuh on
Definition
To outsmart, trick, or get the advantage over someone, often in a clever or sneaky way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET wun OH-ver on
UK
get WON OH-vuh on
Listen in Context
She tried to get one over on her brother in the game.
He always tries to get one over on his classmates.
Do you think you can get one over on me?
He’s clever, but I managed to get one over on him this time.