idiom
ahead of the curve
ah-HED of the KURV
əˈhɛd əv ðə kɜːrvListen
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Syllable breakdown
aheadofthecurve
Dictionary meaning
more advanced, innovative, or informed than average; anticipating future trends or developments before they become mainstream; performing better than competitors or peers and setting the pace rather than following it; the metaphor derives from statistical bell curves where the leading edge represents superior performance or early adoption
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