Lingo

Jealousy & Competition

6 Words

3m

1.
[steal] a march on {sb/sth}
Phrase

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

The Biden administration may be stealing a march by enhancing its own existing models of restricting foreign deductions.

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2.
ahead of the pack
Phrase

used of a person or organization that is more successful or performing much better than its rivals

Our products will have to be more innovative if we want to stay ahead of the pack.

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3.
[keep] up with the Joneses
Phrase

to constantly try to have or do things as well as others around one, often to show oneself just as successful as they are

Her mother, Louise, was very keen on keeping up with the Joneses.

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4.
[beat] {sb} to the draw
Phrase

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

She beat her competitors to the draw by launching the product before anyone else in the market.

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5.
ahead of the (game|curve)
Phrase

in a better position compared to one's rivals or peers

Then again, some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve.

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6.
cut and thrust
Phrase

used to refer to the energetic and thrilling nature of an activity where people compete or argue with each other, creating an exciting and lively atmosphere

The cut and thrust of the business world keeps entrepreneurs on their toes.

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