has the best of it

A form of have the best of it — To gain the advantage in a contest.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of have the best of it
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has the best of it. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20the%20best%20of%20it

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“has the best of it.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20the%20best%20of%20it. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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