get the better of

• التغلب على شخص أو شيء أو التغلب عليه بالحيلة أو المهارة، أو أن تسيطر عاطفة أو رغبة على إرادة الشخص أو ضبط النفس.

To defeat, outwit, or overcome someone or something; or for an emotion or impulse to overpower one's self-control.

1. Overcome or defeatB2informal

   To defeat or overcome someone or something, often in a contest or argument.

   التغلب أو الانتصار

   • His curiosity got the better of him and he opened the box.
   • She let her anger get the better of her during the debate.
   • The team's determination got the better of their opponents.

2. Overwhelm emotionallyB2informal

   To be overcome by a strong emotion or impulse.

   استولى عليه

   • Fatigue got the better of him and he fell asleep.
   • Her fear got the better of her and she couldn't speak.
   • Don't let frustration get the better of you.