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One-upmanship

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Noun

1. one-upmanship

the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor

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One-upmanship

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noun
informal
the art or practice of achieving or maintaining an advantage over others, often by slightly unscrupulous means

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One-upmanship

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noun
Informal
the practice of, or skill in, seizing an advantage or gaining superiority over others

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One-upmanship

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n.
Informal
The art of outdoing or showing up a rival or competitor, as in exploits, privileges, or honors.

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