Hledat
to get the best of somebody or something
01
to be able to beat someone or something due to being superior in terms of skill or strength
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Idiom
Example
Although she was one of the few women in her field, Rachel had the best of her peers.
Despite facing numerous problems in his career, Tom finally had the best of his setbacks.
02
to be unable to conceal one's strong feeling or urge
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Idiom
InformalExample
The sight of her favorite dessert got the best of her, and she could n't resist taking a bite.
The anger he had been suppressing finally got the better of him, and he unleashed a torrent of heated words.
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