Usually means: Gain advantage over someone else.
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  3. get the better of: Collins English Dictionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (get the better of)

verb:  (transitive, idiomatic) To overwhelm or overcome.
verb:  (transitive, idiomatic) To trick or con.
verb:  (transitive, idiomatic) To gain an advantage over.

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