AHEAD OF THE GAME Definition & Meaning

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Idioms and Phrases

In a position of advantage, especially financially; succeeding or winning. For example, If we can sell 2,000 units of this product by next month, we'll be well ahead of the game . This idiom uses ahead of in the sense of “in advance of,” a usage dating from the mid-1700s, and transfers success in gambling ( the game ) to winning in other areas. Also see come out ahead .

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“But I like to think that maybe I’m ahead of the game.”

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That India always still felt ahead of the game was thanks to their spinners once again impressing by limiting New Zealand to 251-7.

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Stand-up comedian and famous Argyle fan Josh Widdicombe echoed Mr Bannister's thoughts ahead of the game.

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For its part, the NFL is getting ready for Trump’s attendance, beefing up security protocols ahead of the game after a terrorist attack in New Orleans last month.

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India hopes it is ahead of the game – but will its tariff cuts satisfy Trump, or is trade action still on the table?

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