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go one better

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go one better
to do something better than it has been done before The company has decided to go one better than its rivals by offering free drinks with every burger. He set the world record last year. This year he would like to go one better by beating his own record.
See also: better, one

go one better (than somebody/something)
to do more or be better than someone or something else do one better (than somebody/something) When her friend picked up a pair of those new spike-heeled boots, Shirley went one better and ordered a custom-made pair.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form go someone or something one better: Her opponent made a strong statement against her, but she went him one better by proving him wrong.
See also: better, one


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The Potters, who achieved promotion to the Midland Combination last term, will offer a huge challenge to the Lions as the latter prepare to go one better than in the 2008-2009 season and secure a place in the higher sphere.
But he insists he can go one better after injury saw him miss most of last season.
After finishing runner up last year, the 33-year-old believes he can go one better and end Britain's 10-year wait for a Major champion, Paul Lawrie being the last winner in the Open at Carnoustie in 1999.
 
 
 
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