idiom
Ahead of the curve
uh-HED uv thuh KURV
/əˈhɛd əv ðə kɜːrv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
aheadofthecurve
Dictionary meaning
In advance of current trends or general understanding; more knowledgeable or innovative than others in one's field.
Examples
- By investing in renewable energy in the 1990s, the company was well ahead of the curve.
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