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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The Leafs are also just a step ahead of Florida at 8-2 (0.800).
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The fact that none of the iOS 18.5 flaws have been used in real attacks is an opportunity to get one step ahead of adversaries, Covington advises.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Danenza had a reputation for throwing glittering parties in the south of France and staying one step ahead of the law.
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Be one step ahead of your co-workers and continuously chase learning and growth opportunities to practice your skills.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The fact that none of the iOS 18.5 flaws have been used in real attacks is an opportunity to get one step ahead of adversaries, Covington advises.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Danenza had a reputation for throwing glittering parties in the south of France and staying one step ahead of the law.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Be one step ahead of your co-workers and continuously chase learning and growth opportunities to practice your skills.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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“A/one step ahead of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%2Fone%20step%20ahead%20of. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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