get_the_better_of
1. [ verb ] win a victory over
Synonyms: defeat overcome
Examples:

"You must overcome all difficulties" "defeat your enemies" "He overcame his shyness" "She conquered here fear of mice" "He overcame his infirmity" "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"

Related terms: beat swim survive wallop demolish down conquer rout get_the_best nose upset overrun lurch overcomer