upper hand

• Позиция преимущества, контроля или превосходства над кем-либо или чем-либо, часто в конкурентной или конфликтной ситуации.

A position of advantage, control, or superiority over someone or something, often in a competitive or conflict situation.

1. Position of advantageB2informal

   A position of control or advantage over someone else in a competitive or conflict situation.

   Позиция преимущества

   • After the first round, she had the upper hand in the debate.
   • The team gained the upper hand in the second half of the game.
   • He tried to get the upper hand in the negotiation by making the first offer.