We sparred for a while and then his ego got the better of him.

"Sometimes, our egos get in the way of doing what's right."

"All the egos and tensions are getting in the way."

I am not uncomfortable in saying that because the ego of a man often gets great things done.

He wasn't going to to let his ego get them killed.

He works quietly and won't let his ego get in the way.

"They're not going to let ego get in the way."

Ultimately he is very frustrating, though, because his ego gets in the way.

"I don't think we should let ego get in the way today," he said.

"My ego got in the way because I wanted to play more," he said.