Verb (used with object), : The cook outdid himself last night. From Dictionary.com.
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Erik Ainge again outdid Brent. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Upon what basis can it be said that 28 Weeks Later was superior to or "outdid" 28 Days Later?. From Wordnik.com. [Twitch] Reference
Roine and the boys here "outdid" themselves blending some of the most powerful progressive rock ever compiled. From Wordnik.com. [AvaxHome] Reference
Vauxhall outdid itself in illuminations that night. From Wordnik.com. [Inns and Taverns of Old London] Reference
The winners fairly outdid their rivals in cheering. From Wordnik.com. [Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods] Reference
Joe fairly outdid himself in the performances that day. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer] Reference
I am sure he outdid any circus actor who ever travelled. From Wordnik.com. [The Nursery, No. 103, July, 1875. Vol. XVIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers] Reference
Ye toiled for a seven-night; he at swimming outdid thee. From Wordnik.com. [Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem] Reference
Anthony and the boys certainly outdid themselves this year. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 11, 2007] Reference
"Winifred, you outdid yourself to-day on that lovely thing.". From Wordnik.com. [The First Soprano] Reference
When it came to innate solemnity she outdid her grandmother. From Wordnik.com. [The Thorn Birds]
Sunset outdid itself as he kneeled at the edge of the water. From Wordnik.com. [The End of the Matter]
I suppose she told you about the ride when she and Paul outdid. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Girls] Reference
A year later, Diaghilev's second Paris season outdid the first. From Wordnik.com. [Sergei Diaghilev: first lord of the dance] Reference
I think she outdid anyone's expectations, except maybe her own. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 23, 2003] Reference
They outdid themselves this year already in this second quarter. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 11, 2008] Reference
As always when Caro was in residence, Mrs. Judson outdid herself. From Wordnik.com. [The Ideal Bride]
Webster himself hardly outdid him in the majesty of his proportions. From Wordnik.com. [Public Speaking] Reference
In France they outdid their own expectations and shed glory for all. From Wordnik.com. [History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico] Reference
Those top funds outdid the index funds by almost one percentage point. From Wordnik.com. [A Cure For Fund Envy] Reference
“Behrenese never outdid us in weapons and armor,” Garech remarked. From Wordnik.com. [Ascendance]
Last year, ARM funds outdid the money funds; now they're barely keeping up. From Wordnik.com. [The Money In Mortgages] Reference
She was phenomenal as well until Cohen finally outdid her on the final skate. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 22, 2006] Reference
Miriam was an excellent provider and on this occasion she fairly outdid herself. From Wordnik.com. [Rabbi and Priest A Story] Reference
Those who had loved him in part had feared him too, and the fear outdid the love. From Wordnik.com. [English Literature for Boys and Girls] Reference
His love for his wife was an insane love -- it far outdid his love for his chiefdom. From Wordnik.com. [Skookum Chuck Fables Bits of History, Through the Microscope] Reference
His caption: "And I must say, Madame Tussaud outdid herself when she made you, Silvio.". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 8, 2009] Reference
I mean, we had friends over until they became parties and each party outdid another party. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 26, 2004] Reference
In his Christmas feasts Richard the Second outdid his predecessors in prodigal hospitality. From Wordnik.com. [Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries] Reference
"Disney outdid themselves," says Carlos Soto, 16, who came with his family from Nogales, Ariz. From Wordnik.com. [Disney's New Magic] Reference
He would have been supremely disconcerted had he known that Clarissa's inner smile outdid his. From Wordnik.com. [A Lady of Expectations]
Slowly the old man took the money, and again his eyes outdid his tongue in speaking his gratitude. From Wordnik.com. [Stories Worth Rereading] Reference
But in 2010, they outdid themselves once again, proving that if it's edible, it's even better battered and fried. From Wordnik.com. [Endless Simmer: Top 10 New Foods at the 2010 State Fairs] Reference
At 421 MB per month on average, Verizon smart phone users actually outdid iPhone owners for data use during the survey period. From Wordnik.com. [Smart-phone data use is soaring—and some bills may follow suit] Reference
She so far outdid Miss Custer in the matter of pleasing and entertaining that when the doctor went away he hardly thought of the latter. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science] Reference
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