come out ahead

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.

Example Sentences

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

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

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Given the historical return on stocks of 7% annually after inflation, they argue, you’re bound to come out ahead in the long run.

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These encounters can leave bees with fewer resources even when they appear to come out ahead in a fight.

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To make sure they come out ahead, they diligently update a color-coded Google Sheet as they redeem the cards’ dining, travel and shopping credits.

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