gain the upper ground (gāin de āpà gélíng)

Idiom Power

含义

to achieve a position of advantage or superiority

获得优势或优越地位 (huò dé yōu shì huò yōu yuè dì wèi)

例句

"The opposition gained the upper ground after the scandal."

"在丑闻发生后,反对派取得了上风。" (zài chǒu wén fā shēng hòu, fǎn duì pài qǔ dé le shàng fēng)