idiom
Business
Have the Upper Hand
HAV the UP-er HAND
/hæv ðə ˈʌpər hænd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Havetheupperhand
Dictionary meaning
To be in a position of advantage or control.
Examples
- With two competing offers, she had the upper hand in salary negotiations.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'up' and 'hand'.
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