come out ahead

Idioms  

1. Succeed, make a profit. For example, By the end of the year we expect to come out ahead. Also see ahead of the game.

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Example Sentences

The reconciliation this year sees Holyrood come out ahead of previous expectations.

From BBC

But if past is prologue, investors, at least, could come out ahead.

From MarketWatch

The governing body's president Aleksander Ceferin said Germany's bid had come out ahead of Poland and a joint bid from Denmark and Sweden.

From BBC

Stocks that cater to either end of the K will likely come out ahead, while those stuck in the middle will struggle.

From Barron's

Stocks that cater to either end of the K will likely come out ahead, while those stuck in the middle will struggle.

From Barron's