make a better fist of (something)

To do a much better job of something (than someone else). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Here, I'm sure you'll make a better fist of painting the house than I will. The nonprofit has been making a better fist of providing social services than the government has ever done.

See also: better, fist, make, of

See also:

couldn't be better
no better than
all to the better
be better placed
be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something
ideally
had better
had better (do something)
had better/best do something
give someone or something best

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