little better than

Meaning

1. Editorial67% of films

   somewhat or slightly better than; a small degree above something else

   Well, I mean I know him a little better than you do.

2. Oxford33% of films

   almost or just the same as; almost or just as bad as

In the movies · 24

• But that would make us no better than you.X-Men Origins: Wolverine2009
• Well, I mean I know him a little better than you do.The One I Love2014
• A little better than this one, huh?American History X1998
• We got treasures a little better than the fuckin' pyramids.Trade2007
• Might? We're gonna need to do a little better than "might."Inception2010
• You're gonna have to do a little better than that.The Devil's Advocate1997
• Because I might know you a little better than you think.The Notebook2004
• I think we can do a little better than that, don't you?Despicable Me2010

Learn it in full scenes

• American History X1998
  • Sweeney Makes Danny a Deal
  • Derek Vinyard's TV Interview
  • The Basketball Court Bet

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