a/one step ahead of
idiom
1
: better prepared than (someone or something)
The teacher really has to work to keep one step ahead of the class.
She always seems to be one step ahead of me.
2
: able to avoid being caught or found by (someone or something)
So far the killer has managed to stay one step ahead of the police/law.
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After Punk was a step ahead of Gunther early, Gunther struggled to land his first chop.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In terms of shoe trends, the 34-year-old is always one step ahead of the curve.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
This rivalry often has the Dodgers a step ahead of San Diego, though, including in the division again this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Royals have added a contact bat to an offense that has been just a step ahead of the Pirates at the bottom of the league in runs scored.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In terms of shoe trends, the 34-year-old is always one step ahead of the curve.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
This rivalry often has the Dodgers a step ahead of San Diego, though, including in the division again this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Royals have added a contact bat to an offense that has been just a step ahead of the Pirates at the bottom of the league in runs scored.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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