HyperDic: have_the_best

English > 1 sense of the expression have the best:
VERBcompetitionhave the best, get the best, overcomeovercome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome
English > have the best: 1 sense > verb 1, competition
MeaningOvercome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsget the best, overcome
Broaderbeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquishCome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Spanishderrotar, vencer

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