ahead of the game

phrase

: in a position or situation in which one is likely to succeed, win, etc.
The company has stayed ahead of the game by meeting new government standards before they go into effect.

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“Ahead of the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ahead%20of%20the%20game. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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