What is another word for goes one better?
Pronunciation: [ɡə͡ʊz wˈɒn bˈɛtə] (IPA) 
When someone goes one better, they're improving on something that's already been done. Synonyms for this phrase could include upping the ante, surpassing, exceeding, improving upon, raising the bar, or outdoing. These phrases all convey the same idea that someone has taken what was already accomplished and improved it in some way to make it even better. Going one better is often used in a competitive context, such as when two athletes are trying to outdo each other, or when businesses are trying to outdo their competitors. Whatever the context may be, going one better is a way to push beyond what's already been done.
