idiom
ahead of the curve
uh-HED uv the KURV
əˈhɛd əv ðə kɜːrvListen
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Syllable breakdown
aheadofthecurve
Dictionary meaning
more advanced, innovative, or well-prepared than the prevailing standard or general level of development; anticipating trends or mastering skills before they become widespread; the phrase draws on the image of a statistical distribution curve in which those at the leading edge have outpaced the majority; used in business, technology, and education to describe organisations or individuals who lead rather than follow developments in their field
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