do someone one better: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  UKUSAustraliainformalneutral
  • To outperform or outdo someone by doing something superior or more impressive.
  • To improve upon someone else's idea or action by offering a better alternative.

  Examples

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  • When Sarah presented her project, James did her one better by unveiling an even more innovative design.

    Cuando Sarah presentó su proyecto, James la superó mostrando un diseño aún más innovador.

  • I thought my joke was funny, but Tom did me one better with a hilarious story.

    Pensé que mi chiste era gracioso, pero Tom me superó con una historia divertidísima.

  • If you think you can solve the puzzle, I’ll do you one better and finish it in half the time.

    Si crees que puedes resolver el acertijo, yo te superaré y lo terminaré en la mitad del tiempo.