ahead of the game
uh-HED uv the GAYM
əˈhɛd əv ðə ɡeɪmListen
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in a position of advantage over competitors because one has anticipated developments, prepared more thoroughly, or innovated faster than others in the field; being ahead of the game implies proactive thinking and the discipline to act before circumstances demand it rather than reacting to events after they have occurred; the phrase is used in business, sport, and personal development to describe the strategic advantage that comes from foresight, continuous improvement, and the willingness to act on emerging opportunities or threats before they become obvious to everyone else
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