Beat to it

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verb phrase

To do or get something before someone else.

I wanted to buy the last concert ticket, but my brother beat me to it.
Visual representation of "beat to it" - To do or get something before someone else

Often appears as...

  • beat me to it
  • beat him to it
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Friendly Rivalry

Used when winning a friendly or informal competition to get or do something.

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We all raced to the top of the hill, but Julie beat us to it.
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Action Speed

Highlights swift action; someone acted faster than others in a particular situation.

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I thought of answering the question, but my classmate beat me to it.
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Disappointment

May express a sense of disappointment or slight frustration when someone else is first.

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I had the perfect comment for the post, but someone else beat me to it.
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