english
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adv.
in or into a more advantageous position:
You must work hard to get ahead.
Simple Definitions
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Phrase(s): *ahead (of someone or something)
farther forward than someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; remain ~; stay ~.) • I managed to get ahead of everyone else in line and get tickets for everyone. • Try to stay ahead of that big truck we just passed.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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In addition to the idioms beginning with AHEAD, Also see COME OUT AHEAD; DEAD AHEAD; FULL SPEED AHEAD; GET AHEAD; GO AHEAD; ONE JUMP AHEAD; QUIT WHILE ONE'S AHEAD.
American Heritage Idioms