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High step, better (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upstage

'better' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'high step' is the wordplay.
'high' becomes 'up' (associated in meaning).
'step' becomes 'stage' ().
'up'+'stage'='UPSTAGE'

(Other definitions for upstage that I've seen before include "Divert attention from another as actor might in play" , "dwarf?" , "Furthest from the audience (in theatre)" , "Outshine" , "Outdo" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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