Get ahead
/ɡet əˈhɛd/B2
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1. To advance in one's career or life, especially by achieving success more quickly or efficiently than others.
- She worked hard to get ahead in her career.
- In order to get ahead in business, you must be willing to take risks.
2. To progress or be more successful than competitors or peers.
- He studied every night to get ahead of his classmates.
- The company is trying to get ahead of its rivals by investing in new technology.
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