the best of (someone or something)

Superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; control over someone or something. I know we could have beaten them in last week's game, but they just had the best of us from the get-go. I knew I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but my curiosity got the best of me.

See also: best, of

See also:

better of
be in line with (someone or something)
be/have done with somebody/something
(someone or something) promises well
begin with
begin with (someone or something)
bird has flown, the
be partial to (someone or something)
be enamored with (someone or something)
beware of (someone or something)

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