Gotten the best of me meaning

get the best of (someone or something)

To overwhelm, take control, or gain an advantage over someone or something. I never intend to be mean to Helena, but my nastiness gets the best of me whenever I'm around her. Don't let him get the best of you—just ignore him! We had the best of this game until the other team tied the score.

See also: best, get, of

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get/have the ˈbest of something

gain more advantage from something than somebody else: I thought you had the best of that discussion.

See also: best, get, have, of, something

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See also:
  • get/have the best of something
  • encumber
  • encumber (someone or something) with (something)
  • encumber with
  • flood (someone or something) with (something)
  • flood with
  • engulf
  • engulf in
  • engulf in (something)
  • the meat and potatoes

What does get the best of someone mean?

idiom (also get the best of someone) to defeat someone: She played well, but her opponent got the better of her.

How do you get the best of someone?

Six Habits Of People Who Know How To Bring Out The Best In Others.
They Focus On The Person's Strengths. ... .
They Empathize. ... .
They Give Recognition. ... .
They Connect The Right People. ... .
They Don't Micromanage. ... .
They Create Safe Environments..

Can I get the better of me?

To gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something. I knew I shouldn't be meddling in other people's business, but my curiosity got the better of me.

What is beats me mean?

beats me ​Definitions and Synonyms phrase​spoken. used for saying that you do not know or understand something. “Why did he do such a stupid thing?” “Beats me.” Synonyms and related words. Ways of saying that you do not know or understand.