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Meaning of go one better | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To take a bet and add another to it.
  2. To outdo somebody; to do something that surpasses what came before.

Examples

“Arsenal, who have⟳ finished second for the past three seasons, added Spain international Martin Zubimendi to their midfield for £60m this summer as they look⟳ to go one better and win⟳ the title.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

go one's own way go one's way go or blow go out go out like a light go out of one's way

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