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    upper hand

    US /ˈʌpɚ hænd/

    ・

    UK /ˈʌpə hænd/

    B1
    n.NounHaving an advantage over someone.
    Negotiators tried to gain the upper hand in the deal.
    n.NounA position of control or power.
    The company gained the upper hand in the market.

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    New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan

    06:17New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan
    • Japan's history of investment in public transportation gives Tokyo the upper hand for its rail system.

      Japan's history of investment in public transportation gives Tokyo the upper hand for its rail system.

    • the upper hand for its rail system.

      the upper hand for its rail system.

    B1

    Quiet Cutting: How Power In U.S. Offices May Be Shifting Back To Bosses

    05:37Quiet Cutting: How Power In U.S. Offices May Be Shifting Back To Bosses
    • Employees have had the upper hand.

      Employees have had the upper hand.

    • Quiet cutting is a suggestion that the tables are starting to turn that employers are starting to have that upper hand now.

      Quiet cutting is a suggestion that the tables are starting to turn that employers are starting to have that upper hand now.

    B1

    Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News

    09:37Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News
    • But it definitely seems like right now this is the biggest action we've seen from the local officials here to really gain the upper hand.

      But it definitely seems like right now this is the biggest action we've seen from the local officials here to really gain the upper hand.

    • But it definitely seems like right now, this is the biggest action we've seen from the local officials here to really gain the upper hand.

      But it definitely seems like right now, this is the biggest action we've seen from the local officials here to really gain the upper hand.

    B1

    What are Trump’s tariffs and is the US in a trade war with China? | BBC News

    25:39What are Trump’s tariffs and is the US in a trade war with China? | BBC News
    • And so now it seems like at least the folks who are preaching caution, the folks who are telling Donald Trump to take a step back and let the markets cool off a little bit, they have the upper hand.

      And so now it seems like at least the folks who are preaching caution, the folks who are telling Donald Trump to take a step back and let the markets cool off a little bit, they have the upper hand.

    B1

    10 Things Andrew Garfield Can’t Live Without | 10 Essentials

    09:0310 Things Andrew Garfield Can’t Live Without | 10 Essentials
    • I always have the upper hand with with my Timo Boll blade.

      I always have the upper hand with with my Timo Boll blade.

    • I always have the upper hand with my T-Mobile blade.

      I always have the upper hand with my T-Mobile blade.

    B1

    Massive Crash Ahead in June - The Stock Market Will Crash Again

    12:21Massive Crash Ahead in June - The Stock Market Will Crash Again
    • Right now they have an upper hand, but if they clear the path for Chinese tech giants, it's going to be a disaster for those companies, and that's something I believe is not going to happen.

      Right now they have an upper hand, but if they clear the path for Chinese tech giants, it's going to be a disaster for those companies, and that's something I believe is not going to happen.

    B1

    45 Minutes of SpongeBob Food Foolery! 🍔 | @SpongeBobOfficial

    47:3345 Minutes of SpongeBob Food Foolery! 🍔 | @SpongeBobOfficial
    • Now, this time, I have the upper hand.

      Now, this time, I have the upper hand.

    • Upper hand.

      Upper hand.

    B2

    How Blue-Collar Pay Gains Help Fend Off a Recession | WSJ

    05:53How Blue-Collar Pay Gains Help Fend Off a Recession | WSJ
    • And when workers are being laid off in large numbers, it's because employers hold the upper hand and are easily able to exchange workers for better workers.

      And when workers are being laid off in large numbers, it's because employers hold the upper hand and are easily able to exchange workers for better workers.

    B1

    Ed Sheeran - The A Team [Official Video]

    04:50Ed Sheeran - The A Team [Official Video]
    • Cause we're just under the upper hand

      Cause we're just under the upper hand

    • Cause we're just under the upper hand

      Cause we're just under the upper hand

    B1

    Love And Self-Love

    03:52Love And Self-Love
    • gains the upper hand, then the one who is being loved back will declare that the beloved

      gains the upper hand, then the one who is being loved back will declare that the beloved

    • with no-goods). But if self-love gains the upper hand, then both partners may accept

      with no-goods). But if self-love gains the upper hand, then both partners may accept

    B1