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gain/get the upper hand |
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gain/get the upper hand have the upper hand - if someone has the upper hand, they have a position of power and control over someone else, and if an emotion has the upper hand, it controls what you do. Government troops are gradually gaining the upper hand over the rebel forces. (often + over) I shouldn't have read the letter, but curiosity got the upper hand. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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