get ahead

British  

verb

1. to be successful; prosper

2. (foll by of) to surpass or excel

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get ahead Idioms  

1. Succeed or make progress, especially in one's career or in society. For example, She put in many hours of overtime in order to get ahead . [c. 1800]

2. Save a little money, as in After we settle the hospital bill, we hope to get ahead enough to buy a new car .

3. get ahead of . Move in front of, as in I got ahead of her in line .

4. get ahead of . Outdo, surpass, as in We were determined to get ahead of the competition . Also see ahead of the game .

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Example Sentences

It may be a sign that Nvidia thinks competing chips on new architectures will soon be material competitors, and that it needs to get ahead of it.

From Barron's

He was so fervent that he got ahead of the Revolution in its early, constitutional phase and had to hide in the sewers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Encouraging growth is empathetic, as it enables everyone to get ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

While no fix is universal, you can proactively get ahead of some problems before they arise.

From The Wall Street Journal

In practical terms, this means having a well paying job is the most important factor in getting ahead financially.

From Science Daily