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get the weather gage of (someone or something)

get the weather gage of (someone or something)

To have an advantage over someone else. This phrase refers to the strategic advantage of a ship positioned on its enemy's windward (or weather gage) side. We've gotten the weather gage of them, lads! Load the cannons and fire!
See also: get, of, weather

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CaraKAHR-ə, KER-əEnglish
Jayadeva-Sanskrit
Chipo-Southern African, Shona
Farrell['færəl]
Catherinakath-ə-REE-nə, kə-THREE-nəEnglish (Rare)
Hank[hæŋk]
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