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Chování a Přístup - Žárlivost a Soutěž

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se žárlivosti a soutěžení, jako 'předběhnout' a 'mít náskok'.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to [steal] a march on {sb/sth}

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

Ex: The startup stole a march on bigger firms by moving fast while they were still debating.
to [throw] {one's} [hat] (in|into) the ring

to declare one's participation or candidacy in a competition or contest

Ex: If nobody else volunteers, I'll throw my hat in the ring and lead the committee.
ahead of the pack

used of a person or organization that is more successful or performing much better than its rivals

Ex: The studio stayed ahead of the pack by spotting trends early.
to [keep] up with the Joneses

to constantly try to have or do things as well as others around one, often to show oneself just as successful as they are

Ex: He went into debt keeping up with the Joneses after his friends moved to expensive neighborhoods.
to [beat] {sb} to the draw

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

Ex: He reached for his phone, but I beat him to the draw and called the client first.
ahead of the (game|curve)

in a better position compared to one's rivals or peers

Ex: By offering remote work before its competitors, the firm got ahead of the curve.
on {one's} [heels]

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

Ex: If the leader slips even once, the candidate on his heels could overtake him.
cut and thrust

used to refer to the energetic and thrilling nature of an activity where people compete or argue with each other, creating an exciting and lively atmosphere

Ex: After he retired, he missed the cut and thrust of the trading floor.
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