Don't let your feelings get the upper hand over you.

不应该让退休的人感到自己是个闲人。

There was no chance at all that he would get the upper hand.

他就是不希望那些恶棍占上风。

But if it really did so, other countries would get the upper hand.

但是如果真的公开了，其他国家就占了上风。

I try to be cool and sensible, but sometimes my feelings get the upper hand of me.

我想着做一个冷静、理智的人，但是有时候我爱感情用事。(实习编辑：顾萍)。

Chinese negotiators often use booze to break down barriers—and to try to get the upper hand.

中方的谈判代表通常在酒桌上破除隔阂，然后试图占上风。