Get The Best (Verb)
Meaning
Overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome; "Heart disease can get the best of us".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Fatigue can get the best of even the most experienced athletes during marathon runs.
- The pressures of modern life can get the best of anyone if they don't take breaks.
- In the high-stakes competition, nerves can get the best of even the most skilled performers.
- If not managed properly, financial stress can get the best of families.
- No matter how well-prepared we are, self-doubt can get the best of us at times.