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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. 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.

See also: full, steam

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)

See also: keep, stay, step

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.

See also: game, stay

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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.

behind 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.

See also: full, speed

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

See also: full, steam

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