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Synonyms

ahead of the game

Idioms  

  1. In a position of advantage, especially financially; succeeding or winning. For example, If we can sell 2,000 units of this product by next month, we'll be well ahead of the game. This idiom uses ahead of in the sense of “in advance of,” a usage dating from the mid-1700s, and transfers success in gambling (the game) to winning in other areas. Also see come out ahead.

Example Sentences

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The odds will fluctuate in the days ahead of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Because technology can be copied, companies have to stay ahead of the game.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

The Raiders placed their two best players, tight end Brock Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby, on injured reserve ahead of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Giving evidence to the committee, Chief Constable Craig Guildford said the police evaluation had been based primarily on information given to the force by Dutch police commanders ahead of the game.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

How were they going to stay ahead of the game if the boys had free lemonade to sell?

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

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