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Definition one up on someone in British English

one up on someone phrase

phrase
1

to have or get an advantage over someone, usually by being better than they are at something

Example

He and his brothers are always trying to get one up on each other.

Synonyms and related words
surpass outdo rise above
Definition one up on someone in British English