have\ it\ over

have\ it\ over
• have it (all) over
v. phr.
To be better than; be superior to.

Anne has it all over Jane in looks and charm.

A professional golfer usually has it all over an amateur.

A jeep has it over a regular car on rough mountain trails.

Compare: beat all hollow

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