Ahead of/behind the game
idiom
Being well prepared or having an advantage in a situation.
By starting her project early, she got ahead of the game.
Often appears as...
- get ahead of the game
- stay ahead of the game
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
idiom
Being in a position or state where one is likely to succeed or win.
Their new product launch put them ahead of the game in the tech market.
Often appears as...
- be ahead of the game
- put someone ahead of the game
Usage tips
Business
idiom
Not having progressed as much as is expected or required.
He's behind the game because he started his assignment late.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the game
- stay behind the game
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
idiom
Being at a disadvantage or in a less favorable position.
Their lack of marketing puts them behind the game compared to their competitors.
Often appears as...
- be behind the game
- put someone behind the game
Usage tips
Business
idiom
Being well prepared or having an advantage in a situation.
By starting her project early, she got ahead of the game.
Often appears as...
- get ahead of the game
- stay ahead of the game
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
idiom
Being in a position or state where one is likely to succeed or win.
Their new product launch put them ahead of the game in the tech market.
Often appears as...
- be ahead of the game
- put someone ahead of the game
Usage tips
Business
idiom
Not having progressed as much as is expected or required.
He's behind the game because he started his assignment late.
Often appears as...
- fall behind the game
- stay behind the game
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
idiom
Being at a disadvantage or in a less favorable position.
Their lack of marketing puts them behind the game compared to their competitors.
Often appears as...
- be behind the game
- put someone behind the game
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Active Planning
The phrase often refers to someone taking early action on a task.
She's studying months ahead of the exam to be ahead of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Using the idiom implies that a person expects good results.
He got ahead of the game and saw his profits soar.
Pro Tip 1/2Active Planning
The phrase often refers to someone taking early action on a task.
She's studying months ahead of the exam to be ahead of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Using the idiom implies that a person expects good results.
He got ahead of the game and saw his profits soar.
Pro Tip 1/2Active Planning
The phrase often refers to someone taking early action on a task.
She's studying months ahead of the exam to be ahead of the game.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Outcome
Using the idiom implies that a person expects good results.
He got ahead of the game and saw his profits soar.
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