Do not let your anger get the better of you.
get the better of
idiomTo overwhelm or overcome.
She tried to stay calm during the argument, but her frustration eventually got the better of her.
Although he prepared for the presentation for weeks, his nerves got the better of him when he finally stood before the large audience.
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an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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better angels
Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.
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better for it
In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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better nature
the more amiable qualities of someone
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
Last updated April 17, 2026