have the best of it

Verb

To gain the advantage in a contest.

Japanese Meaning

競争やコンテストにおいて優位に立つこと。 / 試合や競争で勝利し、主導権を握ること。

Despite a slow start, the seasoned lawyer managed to have the best of it during cross-examination.

出だしは遅かったが、経験豊富な弁護士は反対尋問で優位に立つことができた。

Sense（1）

To gain the advantage in a contest.

has the best of it

（ present singular third-person ）

having the best of it

（ participle present ）

had the best of it

（ participle past ）

had the best of it

（ past ）