get the better of
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get the better of(
geht
thuh
beh
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to defeat)
a. superar
The actor's nerves got the better of him and he forgot his lines.Al actor le superaron los nervios y olvidó el texto.
b. apoderarse de
David wanted to invite Oreana to the dance, but his shyness got the better of him.David quería invitar a Oreana al baile, pero su timidez se apoderó de él.
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