- ahead of the game
- finished your work, paid all the bills, caught up
With all these expenses, we can't seem to get ahead of the game.
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ahead of the game
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ahead of the game — {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning (as in a game or contest); ahead (as by making money or profit); making it easier to win or succeed. * /The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead… … Dictionary of American idioms
ahead of the game — {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning (as in a game or contest); ahead (as by making money or profit); making it easier to win or succeed. * /The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead… … Dictionary of American idioms
ahead of the game — ► ahead of the game ahead of one s competitors or peers. Main Entry: ↑game … English terms dictionary
ahead of the game — adverb in an advantageous position she s ahead of the game * * * ahead of the game In a more advanced or advantageous position than expected • • • Main Entry: ↑game * * * ahead of the game phrase in a situation that is likely to lead to success… … Useful english dictionary
ahead\ of\ the\ game — adv or adj. phr. informal 1. In a position of advantage; winning (as in a game or contest); ahead (as by making money or profit); making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the… … Словарь американских идиом
ahead of the game — mod. [being] early; having an advantage in a competitive situation; having done more than necessary. (Especially with get or keep.) □ Without a car telephone, I find it hard to get ahead of the game. □ If being ahead of the game is important to… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
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 … New idioms dictionary
ahead of the game — ahead of one s competitors or peers. → game … English new terms dictionary
ahead of the game — in a situation that is likely to lead to success as the result of good planning, advice, luck etc … English dictionary
be ahead of the game — ► to know more about what is happening in a particular area of business than the people or companies you are competing against: »Our research and development program ensures that we re ahead of the game. Main Entry: ↑game … Financial and business terms
