“the lead”

The following 5 entries include the term the lead.

gain the lead

idiom

: to take the winning position in a race or competition often used figuratively

get the lead out

idiom

: to begin going or moving more quickly

have/hold the lead

idiom

: to be in the winning position in a race or competition

in the lead

idiom

: in a position that is ahead of others

take the lead

idiom

: to take a position that is ahead of others : go first


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