ahead of the game

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

ahead of the game

1. (idiomatic) Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.

   If you start work on the new assignment now, you'll be ahead of the game for when the teacher sets it officially.

See also

• ahead of the curve
• on the ball
• on top of things