Get ahead

verb

To advance or progress, especially in a career.

He moved to the city to find a good job and get ahead.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to advance or progress, especially in a career

Often appears as...

  • get ahead in life
  • get ahead in career

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To gain an advantage over others.

She's always looking for opportunities to get ahead of her classmates.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to gain an advantage over others

Often appears as...

  • get ahead of
  • get ahead in the game

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To progress to a further or higher stage in a situation or process.

If you want to get ahead, you should invest in your education.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to progress to a further or higher stage in a situation or process

Often appears as...

  • get ahead in school
  • get ahead with plans

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To advance or progress, especially in a career.

He moved to the city to find a good job and get ahead.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to advance or progress, especially in a career

Often appears as...

  • get ahead in life
  • get ahead in career

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To gain an advantage over others.

She's always looking for opportunities to get ahead of her classmates.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to gain an advantage over others

Often appears as...

  • get ahead of
  • get ahead in the game

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To progress to a further or higher stage in a situation or process.

If you want to get ahead, you should invest in your education.
Visual representation of "get ahead" - to progress to a further or higher stage in a situation or process

Often appears as...

  • get ahead in school
  • get ahead with plans

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "get ahead"
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Career Aspirations

Used when discussing ambitions and goals related to professional success.

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He's taking night courses to get ahead in his career.
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Long-Term Effort

Implies consistent effort over time to achieve a better position or status.

Illustration for Long-Term Effort
She works extra hours on weekends to get ahead at work.
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Not Instant

Getting ahead often requires patience; it doesn't happen overnight.

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He's been networking and upskilling to slowly get ahead in his field.
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Career Aspirations

Used when discussing ambitions and goals related to professional success.

Illustration for Career Aspirations
He's taking night courses to get ahead in his career.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Long-Term Effort

Implies consistent effort over time to achieve a better position or status.

Illustration for Long-Term Effort
She works extra hours on weekends to get ahead at work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

Getting ahead often requires patience; it doesn't happen overnight.

Illustration for Not Instant
He's been networking and upskilling to slowly get ahead in his field.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Career Aspirations

Used when discussing ambitions and goals related to professional success.

Illustration for Career Aspirations
He's taking night courses to get ahead in his career.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Long-Term Effort

Implies consistent effort over time to achieve a better position or status.

Illustration for Long-Term Effort
She works extra hours on weekends to get ahead at work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

Getting ahead often requires patience; it doesn't happen overnight.

Illustration for Not Instant
He's been networking and upskilling to slowly get ahead in his field.
Visual representation of the word "Get ahead"

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