上うわ手てを行いく

expression, godan verb (iku/yuku class)

have the upper hand; surpass; outdo

Idiomatic expression meaning to be in a superior position or to outdo someone, often in a competitive or comparative context.

• 彼かれは交こう渉しょうでいつも上うわ手てを行いく。

  He always has the upper hand in negotiations.

• この点てんでは、彼かの女じょの方ほうが上うわ手てを行いっている。

  She surpasses him in this respect.