to get the better of |
制す [せいす] /(v5s,vt) (See 制する・1) to control/to command/to get the better of/EntL2118230/ ------- 制する [せいする] /(vs-s,vt) (1) to hold back (e.g. emotions)/to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people)/to bridle/(2) to get the better of/(3) to control/to command/(P)/EntL1374630X/ ------- 鼻を明かす;鼻をあかす [はなをあかす] /(exp,v5s) to outwit/to get the better of/to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless/EntL1486790X/ |