get the better of;

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Definition of get the better of; in English English dictionary

get the better of
To overwhelm or overcome; to influence heavily; to tend to control or persuade

Many people returned to work a bit anxious, they acknowledged, but grimly determined not to let terrorists get the better of them.

get the better of
win a victory over; "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "She conquered here fear of mice"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
get the better of
have the last laugh
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