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get the better of

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get the better of somebody
if a feeling gets the better of you, it becomes too strong to control Finally curiosity got the better of her and she opened the letter. Try to remain calm - don't let your anger get the better of you.
See also: better, get
get the better of you
to control your behavior get the best of you I didn't like what I had heard about this man, but my curiosity got the better of me and I had to meet him.
See also: better, get


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