Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have-one-over-the-eight

idiom

/həv wʌn ˈoʊvər ðə eɪt/

Definition

To have an advantage or be in a better position than someone else.

Examples

During the debate, she felt she really had one over the eight on her opponent with her solid arguments.
He’s always trying to have one over the eight on his friends when they play poker.

Meaning

This phrase is often used in British English to indicate that one person has the upper hand over another, especially in a competition or situation where one person seeks to outsmart or outmaneuver another.