Definition ace out in American English

ace out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

to be much better than someone else, or to defeat someone in a competition

Example

Odelay aced out Clapton for the best performance.

Synonyms and related words

succeed manage pull off

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to win out over someone; to maneuver someone out

Example

Martha aced out Rebecca to win the first-place trophy.