100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "get the-upper-hand"

Definition

Get the upper hand means to gain control, dominance, or an advantage over someone or something in a situation.

Synonyms

Gain the advantage
Take control
Prevail over
Dominate
Outmaneuver
Have the edge
Win out
Overpower
Come out on top
Gain the upper edge

Antonyms

Lose ground
Be at a disadvantage
Surrender control
Give in
Fall behind
Be outmatched
Be overpowered

Examples

She finally got the upper hand in the argument.
Our team got the upper hand after scoring two quick goals.
The rebels got the upper hand in the battle.
With more experience, he got the upper hand in negotiations.
Technology has gotten the upper hand in modern business.
He trained hard to get the upper hand in the boxing match.
The company got the upper hand over its competitors.
She always finds a way to get the upper hand in debates.
After months of struggle, the new government got the upper hand.
His quick thinking helped him get the upper hand in the discussion.
The prosecutor got the upper hand with strong evidence.
They used strategy to get the upper hand over their rivals.
He finally got the upper hand on his debts.
The army got the upper hand after reinforcements arrived.
His experience allowed him to get the upper hand.
They worked together to get the upper hand against the competition.
She used her charm to get the upper hand in negotiations.
The virus seemed to get the upper hand at first, but was later controlled.
With better funding, the startup got the upper hand.
The defense lawyer got the upper hand with a strong counterargument.
He struggled at first but eventually got the upper hand.
The home team got the upper hand early in the match.
Their strategic planning helped them get the upper hand.
He needed more experience to get the upper hand in the industry.
The storm got the upper hand and caused major damage.
They fought hard but couldn't get the upper hand.
The chess player got the upper hand with a brilliant move.
Inflation seems to be getting the upper hand lately.
The lawyer’s aggressive questioning got the upper hand.
His determination helped him get the upper hand.
The union members finally got the upper hand in negotiations.
The dog quickly got the upper hand in the fight.
Her patience helped her get the upper hand.
The economy got the upper hand over inflation.
He used his knowledge to get the upper hand.
The police finally got the upper hand in the standoff.
The enemy got the upper hand due to poor strategy.
She always finds a way to get the upper hand.
His leadership skills helped him get the upper hand.
The company got the upper hand with innovative products.
They fought for hours, but he finally got the upper hand.
The opposition party got the upper hand in the election.
A smart investment helped them get the upper hand.
The rebels got the upper hand during the attack.
The criminal got the upper hand and escaped.
His patience helped him get the upper hand in negotiations.
They worked hard to get the upper hand over their rivals.
The team got the upper hand after a key player returned.
She used psychology to get the upper hand.
The hacker got the upper hand in the cyberattack.
With enough practice, he got the upper hand in the competition.
The chess master quickly got the upper hand.
They fought fiercely to get the upper hand.
He couldn't get the upper hand in the argument.
Their marketing strategy helped them get the upper hand.
The negotiator got the upper hand with a clever tactic.
She struggled at first but eventually got the upper hand.
The political party got the upper hand in the debate.
The software update helped the company get the upper hand.
The scientist's breakthrough got the upper hand over previous theories.
The warriors got the upper hand with a surprise attack.
The stock market got the upper hand after the recession.
He used logic to get the upper hand in the debate.
The storm got the upper hand, causing delays.
The general got the upper hand by outmaneuvering the enemy.
She finally got the upper hand in the legal battle.
The new CEO got the upper hand in the industry.
A strong economy helps businesses get the upper hand.
The new strategy helped them get the upper hand.
The spy got the upper hand using deception.
His negotiation skills helped him get the upper hand.
The company got the upper hand with lower prices.
They trained hard to get the upper hand.
His intelligence helped him get the upper hand.
The lawyer got the upper hand by exposing inconsistencies.
The virus got the upper hand before vaccines were developed.
He always tries to get the upper hand in conversations.
A clever move helped him get the upper hand.
They fought long, but he finally got the upper hand.
The economy got the upper hand after reforms.
The coach devised a plan to get the upper hand.
She used her wit to get the upper hand.
The army got the upper hand with reinforcements.
The opposing team got the upper hand in overtime.
His ambition helped him get the upper hand.
They used teamwork to get the upper hand.
The scientist got the upper hand with groundbreaking research.
The soldiers got the upper hand in the battle.
The hackers got the upper hand for a while.
The teacher got the upper hand in the classroom.
His persistence helped him get the upper hand.
They lost control but regained it to get the upper hand.
The politician got the upper hand in the debate.
The firm got the upper hand with a bold decision.
The general got the upper hand by anticipating the enemy’s moves.
A well-timed counterattack got the upper hand.
The detective got the upper hand in the interrogation.
A new law helped the government get the upper hand.
The debate team got the upper hand with a strong argument.
He found a way to get the upper hand in negotiations.