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to get the best of somebody or something
to get the best of somebody or something
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to be able to beat someone or something due to being superior in terms of skill or strength
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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.
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(чувства или побуждения) быть слишком сильным
to be unable to conceal one's strong feeling or urge
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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.
