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one-up
one-up (wŭn′ŭp′)tr.v. one-upped, one-up·ping, one-ups Informal To keep one step ahead of (a competitor or opponent, for example).one-up adj informal having or having scored an advantage or lead over someone or something one′ up′ adj. having gained an advantage, esp. over a rival. [1920] one′-up′ v.t. -upped, -up•ping. to gain an advantage over; be a move, step, etc., ahead of: to one-up the competition. [1960–65] Thesaurusone-upverbInformal. To outmaneuver (an opponent), especially with the aid of some extra resource:finesse, trump. IdiomsSeeone-up (someone)one-up Related to one-up: One upmanshipSynonyms for one-upverb to outmaneuver (an opponent), especially with the aid of some extra resourceSynonyms |