be ahead of the pack

To outshine one's competition in a particular area. The boss singled me out for praise at this week's department meeting, so I'm ahead of the pack now. My sister was ahead of the pack during the entire race. This computer system is certainly ahead of the pack in terms of cost and performance.

See also: ahead, of, pack

See also:

have it all over (someone)
have it over
have (got) it all over
have (got) it over (someone or something)
have (got) it over (someone or something) in (something)
asleep on the job
be a slam-clicker
be beyond the point of no return
(one's) loved ones
(one's) day in court

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