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not to be outdone

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Anticipating and preparing against the possibility that someone might outdo one; taking special measures to ensure one cannot be one-upped or outmaneuvered.

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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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