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Behavior & Approach - Jealousy & Competition

Dive into English idioms regarding jealousy and competition, like "steal a march on" and "ahead of the game".

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to steal a march on sb/sth

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

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to throw one's hat in the ring

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

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ahead of the pack

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

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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

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to beat sb to the draw

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

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ahead of the game

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

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on one's heels

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

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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

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