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Succes - Victory

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over overwinning, zoals "het eerste bloed trekken" en "schone veeg".

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to be the first person or team that obtains an advantage over a competitor in any contest

Ex: During the negotiations , the union was able to gain the upper hand when drew first blood by presenting a compelling argument for their demands .
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to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it

Ex: The company's latest smartphone model goes one better than its predecessor with a more advanced camera system.
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to defeat someone soundly or thoroughly in a competition or argument, often with the implication that the opponent had no chance of winning

Ex: During the debate, the politician cleaned his opponent's clock, leaving him unable to respond to his arguments.
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superior to others in terms of advancement, achieving success, or modernity

Ex: The tech company 's innovative new product is so ahead of the curve that competitors will struggle to catch up .
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to achieve a significantly higher level of success compared to someone or something else

Ex: The new sports car blew the doors off its competitors, setting a new speed record on the track.
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to be able to beat someone or something due to being superior in terms of skill or strength

Ex: The boxer was determined to win the fight , but his opponent 's superior speed and got the best of him.
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to manage to invent something that improves upon an existing concept or object

Ex: The software company was determined build a better mousetrap than its competitors , with a new product that was more user-friendly and had better features .
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to be in a slightly better position when competing against someone else

Ex: The online retailer had an edge over the other services with its faster shipping and wider selection of products.
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to achieve significantly better results compared to other people or things

Ex: The musician 's new album is a masterpiece , with every knocking it out of the park.
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to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The video gamer leaving his opponent in the dust with his expert knowledge of the game mechanics and quick reflexes .
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to be much better, quicker, more successful etc. than someone or something else

Ex: The new product design was so innovative that left the competition standing, quickly dominating the market and securing a commanding lead .
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one jump ahead
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is slightly better in terms of being prepared, skilled, etc. when compared to someone or something else

Ex: The musician's natural talent and dedication kept him one jump ahead of his peers, constantly improving his skills and producing better music.
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to increase one's level of effort, skill, or performance in a particular activity or area to achieve better results or compete more effectively

Ex: The musician stepped up his game and practiced his instrument for hours every day, resulting in a more polished and professional sound.
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to deliver a much better performance compared to that of others'

Ex: The new is streets ahead of its predecessor, with a larger screen and more powerful processor .
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to do something before someone else does it

Ex: The student submitted her term paper early, beating her classmates to the punch and impressing her professor with her diligence and quality of work.
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clean sweep
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a decisive victory in which a team or player achieves consecutive wins in any game, contest, or other similar events

schone lei, verpletterende overwinning

schone lei, verpletterende overwinning

Ex: The tennis player achieved a clean sweep of her matches , winning every set and advancing to the finals .De tennisster behaalde een **overwinning zonder verlies** in haar wedstrijden, won elke set en plaatste zich voor de finale.
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to win an argument or other competitive situation

Ex: The hardworking student came out on top of the class, achieving the highest grades and academic honors.
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to win the day
[Zinsdeel]

to achieve success or victory in a particular situation or task

Ex: The employee worked hard to complete all their tasks win the day, impressing their boss with their productivity .
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front runner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or thing that is ahead of others in a race or other competitive situation

voorsprong, leider

voorsprong, leider

Ex: The tech company's latest product was the frontrunner in the race to develop the next big thing in consumer electronics, with innovative features and a sleek design.Het nieuwste product van het technologiebedrijf was de **koploper** in de race om het volgende grote ding in consumentenelektronica te ontwikkelen, met innovatieve functies en een strak design.
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to achieve a victory or success despite initially seeming unlikely or impossible, particularly after experiencing a setback or failure

Ex: The soccer team was losing the game 2-0 at halftime , but they managed to score three goals in the second half snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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by a nose
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a victory that is achieved only by a small margin

Ex: The skilled debater won the debate by a rhetorical nose, impressing the judges with her arguments.
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to be in an advantageous position when competing against someone else

Ex: The team that has the best players , the best strategy , and the most has all the aces in the game .
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