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come in a certain position

to finish in a certain position or rank. Fred came in fourth in the race. He was afraid he would come in last.

See also: certain, come

come to the job with something and come to the position with something; come to the task with something

to bring a particular quality to a task or job. She comes to the job with great enthusiasm. Ann comes to this position with a lot of experience.

See also: come, job

jockey someone or something into position

to manage to get someone or something into a desirable position. (See also jockey for position.) The rider jockeyed his horse into position. Try to jockey your bicycle into position so you can pass the others.

See also: jockey

jockey for position 

1. Lit. to work one's horse into a desired position in a horse race. Three riders were jockeying for position in the race. Ken was behind, but jockeying for position.

2. . Fig. to work oneself into a desired position. The candidates were jockeying for position, trying to get the best television exposure. I was jockeying for position but running out of campaign money.

See also: jockey

make someone's position clear

to clarify where someone stands on an issue. I don't think you understand what I said. Let me make my position dear. I can't tell whether you are in favor of or against the proposal. Please make your position clear.

See also: clear, make

place someone in an awkward position

Fig. to put someone in an embarrassing or delicate situation. Your decision places me in an awkward position. I'm afraid I have put myself in sort of an awkward position.

See also: awkward, place

put someone in an awkward position

to make a situation difficult for someone; to make it difficult for someone to evade or avoid acting. Your demands have put me in an awkward position. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid I've put myself in sort of an awkward position.

See also: awkward, put

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be in pole position  (British & Australian)

to be in the best position to win a competition

Usage notes: In motor racing, pole position is the best place a car can start from.

(often + to do sth) United are in pole position to win the championship this year.

See also: pole

the missionary position

a sexual position in which the woman lies on her back with the man on top and facing her And for the less adventurous, there's always the good old missionary position.