verb
overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome (Freq. 1)
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Heart disease can get the best of us
• Syn: ↑have the best, ↑overcome
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s somebody
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Somebody ——s PP
(for: ↑have the best)-
Somebody ——s PP
Useful english dictionary. 2012.