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be ahead of the game Opposite of: behind scheduleto know more about the most recent developments in a particular subject or activity than the people or companies with whom you are competing. A very extensive research and development programme ensures that we're ahead of the game. See also: game be ahead of the pack to be more successful than other people who are trying to achieve the same things as you. At this stage in the campaign, the Democratic candidate is way ahead of the pack. See also: pack be one step ahead to be slightly better prepared or more successful than someone else. Throughout the incident, the hijackers were always one step ahead of the police. (usually + of) See also: step be streets ahead (British & Australian) to be much better or more advanced than someone or something else. In terms of profitability, the company is streets ahead of its nearest rival. (usually + of) He's fairly average at English but his maths is streets ahead of any other kid in the class. See also: street full steam ahead with all possible energy and enthusiasm. We're going full steam ahead to expand the business. Now we've solved a few problems it's full steam ahead. keep/stay one step ahead be one step ahead - to be slightly better prepared or more successful than someone else. Crop breeders are continuously developing pesticides to keep one step ahead of the pests. (usually + of) stay ahead of the game be ahead of the game - to know more about the most recent developments in a particular subject or activity than the people or companies with whom you are competing. Staying ahead of the game in these days of rapid technological advancements is no easy task. ahead of schedule happening or done earlier than the time that was planned. The sale will help us to repay the loan ahead of schedule. See also: schedule ahead of the game in a good situation to achieve progress. With everyone looking for new business, how does your company stay ahead of the game? Usage notes: usually used with the verbs keep, be, and stay See also: game ahead of the pack more successful than those you are competing against. In terms of raising money, Joe Anderson is way ahead of the pack. Of all the software I've tested, this product is ahead of the pack. See also: pack ahead of your time having very modern ideas. The inventor was years ahead of his time in realizing the importance of being able to record sound. Taylor's ideas have been before his time on many occasions. See also: time ahead of time before something happens. We'd better buy our tickets ahead of time if we want to avoid waiting in a long line. See also: time full speed ahead with all possible energy and enthusiasm. The company decided to go full speed ahead on plans to make pasta in the United States. full steam ahead with all possible energy and enthusiasm. The real estate market has heated up, and building is going full steam ahead. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form it's full steam ahead: It's full steam ahead for Internet service providers today. Etymology: based on the literal use of full steam in ships, which makes them go at their top speed get ahead to achieve success. Everyone who works here should be able to get ahead. go ahead (with something) to begin or continue an activity without waiting. We knew what the dangers were but decided to go ahead anyway. Mary said we should go ahead with the meeting on Monday. Why not just go ahead and release the documents? Usage notes: usually said about an activity that has been delayed look ahead to think about the future. We need to look ahead as much as five years to make realistic plans. See also: look one step ahead slightly better prepared or more successful than someone else. The filmmaker manages to keep one step ahead of his critics by constantly trying new ideas. Usage notes: often used with the verbs be, keep, or stay: In this business, you have to be one step ahead of the competition. See also: step |
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Jean-Luc Godard's ``Two or Three Things I Know About
Her'' was so ahead of its time that a lot of people -- even
French New Wave enthusiasts -- are just now catching up to it, nearly 40
years after its release. "In 1996, we saw Princeton Mill as a high quality property in
a great location with a design well ahead of its time, and we were
willing to pay what was then a record price to acquire it," said
Rob Greer, Senior Director for ING Clarion. The bottom line is that Art Vista has created a product that is
ahead of its time, but perhaps too much ahead of its time. |
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