“have the upper hand”
To have the upper hand means to be in a position of power, control, or advantage over another person or group in a conflict, negotiation, or competition. It suggests that one side is better positioned to dictate outcomes or win. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "have the upper hand" in the video clips below.
Hear how "have the upper hand" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Desperate Housewives 20 04, Us, The Infographics Show, TED, Fox Business and 2 more.
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YouTubeThe Infographics Show431K views · 2024-02-16
ARMY vs MARINES - What's the Real Difference? (Compilation)
“have the upper hand both in the air and”
its eastern coast India would initially … on the ground only a few air bases on
Play at 33:41
YouTubeThe Infographics Show2.5M views · 2024-02-15
Why The US Navy Wants BATTLESHIPS Again (Compilation)
“have the upper hand given their”
the Russian army the Navy Seals could … equipment and training differ from that
Play at 2:40:53
YouTubeTED815K views · 2025-07-28
Why Love Is Harder in a Second Language | Magdalena Hoeller | TED
“does have the upper hand here.”
So you see, the partner
with the higher language proficiency … But like I said,
there’s other factors, too.
Play at 11:56
TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S01E16
“We have the upper hand.Without us, they have nothing.”
They're so cocky. They know theyhave the upper hand. … Maybe 15 years ago. Not anymore.Now we're just lonely anddesperate.
Play at 26:12
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MovieUs
Us
“They have the upper hand.”
They've been planning this. … This is the time to run,
Play at 1:19:41
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YouTubeFox Business267K views · 2026-03-23
Gingrich: They are on the edge of BREAKING
“IRANIANS HAVE THE UPPER HAND IN”
SO THIS NOTION THAT SOMEHOW THE … THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS JUST
Play at 3:07
YouTubeThe Infographics Show879K views · 2023-09-15
Insane Facts About Sleep You Didn't Know And More Insane Facts (Compilation)
“females have the upper hand in number 14”
and this isn't the only sense that … females have more taste buds on their
Play at 3:10:30
YouTubeColdFusion654K views · 2023-07-12
Twitter vs Threads is More Interesting Than You Think
“to have the upper hand here but again”
a business technical ability Zuck seems … Anything Could Happen
Play at 8:20
YouTubeNBC News123K views · 2026-03-31
This Morning’s Top Headlines – March 31 | Morning News NOW
“THEY HAVE THE UPPER HAND THERE
AND THEY CAN CONTINUE TO HOLD”
ARE BEING DEFEATED MILITARILY,
THEY HAVE THE UPPER HAND THERE … AND THEY CAN CONTINUE TO HOLD
THE WORLD HOSTAGE. THESE
Play at 2:25
YouTubeThe Infographics Show511K views · 2024-03-01
CHINA vs UNITED STATES - Military/Army Base Comparison (Compilation)
“undoubtedly have the upper hand Mongolia”
between the two today China would … would become an unwitting Avenue of
Play at 3:28:01