Get The Better Of

Synonyms of get the better of

• defeat
• overcome
• outsmart

Antonyms of get the better of

• yield to
• succumb to
• be bested by

Collocations of get the better of

fear

Frequency: 70 %

Despite his best efforts, fear got the better of him.

anxiety

Frequency: 60 %

Her anxiety always seems to get the better of her in stressful situations.

temptation

Frequency: 50 %

The temptation to eat the chocolate cake was too strong and got the better of her diet.

pride

Frequency: 45 %

His pride often gets the better of him, preventing him from admitting when he's wrong.

greed

Frequency: 40 %

The allure of money and power got the better of his morals.

Idiomatic Expressions for get the better of

• Phrase: to let something get the better of you
  Meaning: to allow something to overwhelm or defeat you
  Usage: Don't let your fears get the better of you; you can overcome them with determination.