get/have/gain a/the jump on

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: to get or have an early advantage over (someone) by acting quickly or doing something first

The company came out with its software earlier than expected and got the jump on its competitors.

Examples of get/have/gain a/the jump on in a Sentence

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Or get a jump on meal prep with great deals on our top picks in vacuum sealers from Anova. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

However, Senate committees often meet during the months between regular sessions to get a jump on the legislative process. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

Seeds of warm-season annuals like crabgrass, bindweed, knotweed and lamb’s quarters germinate in spring and plants often get a jump on growth before heat-loving grasses like bermudagrass get started. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Growing basil from seed in early spring is a great way to get a jump on your summer garden. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026