get ahead

phrase

Synonyms of get aheadnext
: to achieve success
determined to get ahead in life

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“Get ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20ahead. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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