to beat somebody at one's own game
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to outperform someone using the same methods and tactics that they use
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
Sarah managed to beat her chess opponent at their own game by employing the same opening moves he favored.
The small tech startup outmaneuvered the industry giant by launching a similar product but with faster innovation — truly beating them at their own game.
