upper hand

idiom
UK: /ˌʌpər ˈhænd/
US: /ˌʌpər ˈhænd/

  1. To have an advantage over someone

    1. I have the upper hand now.
    2. The chess player maneuvered skillfully to gain the upper hand in the endgame.

Synonyms

dominance edge ascendancy control advantage
upper hand noun

  1. A position of power or control in a situation.

    1. She wanted the upper hand.
    2. The company is striving to get the upper hand in the competitive market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "upper hand" is /ˌʌpər ˈhænd/ in British English and /ˌʌpər ˈhænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upper hand": dominance, edge, ascendancy, control, advantage.

Example usage of "upper hand": "I have the upper hand now.". More examples on the page.