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steal a march on

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steal a march on someone or something
to precede someone who has the same goal; to accomplish something before someone else does. Jeff stole a march on all of us when he had his story published. Our competitor stole a march on us and got the big contract.
See also: march, steal

steal a march on somebody/something
to spoil someone's plans and get an advantage over them by doing something sooner or better than them The company plans to steal a march on its competitors by offering the same computer at a lower price.
See also: march, steal


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an early riser, I see; but I knew I should steal a march on you.
The devil fetch that harpooneer, thought I, but stop, couldn't I steal a march on him --bolt his door inside, and jump into his bed, not to be wakened by the most violent knockings?
 
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