get/have/gain a/the jump on
idiom
: 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.
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For those who were hoping to get a jump on holiday gifts by shopping on Amazon Prime Day in mid-July, tariffs are also causing some sellers to rethink their participation.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Growing basil from seed in early spring is a great way to get a jump on your summer garden.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Summer Annual Weeds 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, 5 Apr. 2025
Grab our favorite finds to get a jump on saving, and don’t forget to check back at PEOPLE Shopping in one week to find the absolute best deals during the event.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Growing basil from seed in early spring is a great way to get a jump on your summer garden.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Summer Annual Weeds 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, 5 Apr. 2025
Grab our favorite finds to get a jump on saving, and don’t forget to check back at PEOPLE Shopping in one week to find the absolute best deals during the event.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Get/have/gain a/the jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%2Fhave%2Fgain%20a%2Fthe%20jump%20on. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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