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get the better of in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. win a victory over
    "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"
    get the better of  overcome  defeat 
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