Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-the-upper-hand
idiom
/hæv ðə ˈʌpər hænd/
Definition
To have a position of advantage or control in a situation.
Examples
- In negotiations, she always tries to have the upper hand.
- The team that scores first often has the upper hand in the match.
- Knowing the rules of the game can help you have the upper hand.
Meaning
To be in a more favorable position than someone else, often in a competitive context.
Synonyms
- have the advantage
- be in control
- be at an advantage
