Go (someone) One Better Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Go (someone) One Better Idiom mean?

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go (someone) one better What does go (someone) one better mean?	to do something better than someone else, to do more than someone	I decided to go my friend one better and I bought a more expensive present for my girlfriend.
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stand still for (something) What does "stand still for (something)" mean?	to tolerate or endure something, to not move for something	The little boy refused to stand still for his medical examination.

heart is set against (something) What does "heart is set against (something)" mean?	to be totally against something	Our principal is set against expanding the music program in our school.
stand trial What does "stand trial" mean?	to be tried in court	The man had to stand trial for stealing the credit cards.
Banana skin What does "Banana skin" mean?	(UK) A banana skin is something that is an embarrassment or causes problems.
cock up What does "cock up" mean?	screw up; make a mistake; goof
I'll cross that road when I come to it What does "I'll cross that road when I come to it" mean?	I'll think about something just when it happens, not in advance.

Rough edges What does "Rough edges" mean?	If something has rough edges, it is still not a finished product and not all of a uniform standard.
pay an arm and a leg for (something) What does "pay an arm and a leg for (something)" mean?	to pay a lot of money for something	We paid an arm and a leg for our new sofa.

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Go (someone) One Better Idiom