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have the upper hand |
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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 At half time, the Italian team seem to have the upper hand. have the upper hand to have power and control over someone or a situation By half time, the Italian soccer team seemed to have the upper hand. Usage notes: also used with get and gain: There is always worry over who will get the upper hand in the oil markets. Fire fighters from more than six states finally gained the upper hand on the forest fire. 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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But with crop condition ratings on the decline, bulls have the upper hand unless widespread, timely rains fall in the driest areas. Corn by Pro Farmer Morales also appeared to have the upper hand in the third round as he staggered Barrera with a vicious left uppercut early. But Wells's message about not allowing fear to have the upper hand will come across loud and clear to young worrywarts. |
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