upper hand
/ˌʌpə ˈhænd/noun
उच्चारण अप हैन्ड
बढ़त, वर्चस्व, पलड़ा भारी होना
Core word
noun
- 1
[singular]
a position of advantage or control over somebody or something
बढ़त, वर्चस्व, पलड़ा भारी होना
- After the first session, India had the upper hand.
- The rebels never gained the upper hand.
Synonyms advantage edge control dominance
Opposite disadvantage
¶Idioms 1
have/gain/get the upper hand (over sb)
to have or get more power or control than somebody, so that you are in a stronger position
(किसी पर) बढ़त या नियंत्रण पा लेना, पलड़ा भारी होना
- Our bowlers got the upper hand in the second innings.
- Never let your fears gain the upper hand.