upperhand
nounUK /ˌʌpəˈhænd/
US /ˌʌpərˈhænd/
The upper hand is when you are in a stronger spot than someone else.
After scoring two goals, our team had the upper hand in the game.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A position of greater power or control in a contest or situation.
The negotiators gained the upper hand by staying calm.
3. The state of being ahead or winning in a competition.
She took the upper hand in the chess match after the third move.
4. An advantage gained through skill, timing, or effort.
Hard practice gave him the upper hand over his rivals.