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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. 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. 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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In DuVall's opinion, the handheld devices go one better than the emergency phones prevalent on many campuses. Although Carroll points out how few USC players remained from two years ago, Doba can go one better. Having bemoaned the failure of standard histories to integrate women's history into their narratives in her introduction, Wulf proceeds to go one better. |
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