Time got 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

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  1. 1

    to defeat someone or gain an advantage over them

    Jack got the best of me in the last match.

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    To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument

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What does got the best of me mean?

to defeat someone or gain an advantage over them. Jack got the best of me in the last match. Synonyms and related words. To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument.

What does get the best of them mean?

1. to outdo, overcome, or defeat.

Had the best of us meaning?

Phrase. it happens to the best of us. Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, as a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws.

What does had the best time mean?

: a very enjoyable experience. We all had a good/great/lovely time at the concert.