"ahead of the game" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

Audio: en-au-ahead of the game.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=ahead of the game}} ahead of the game
  1. (idiomatic) Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating. Tags: idiomatic Related terms: ahead of the curve, on the ball, on top of things
    Sense id: en-ahead_of_the_game-en-prep_phrase-vYGHNCIR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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