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 somebody or something

[phrase]

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

Ex: The organization 's proactive response to the crisis helped steal a march on disaster recovery and minimize the damage .

to throw one's hat in the ring

[phrase]

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

Ex: The talented young athlete is planning throw her hat into the ring at the national championships .

ahead of the pack

[phrase]

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

Ex: The school 's advanced curriculum and dedicated teachers have kept its students ahead of the pack in standardized tests .

to keep up with the Joneses

[phrase]

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: Instead of trying keep up with the Joneses, they chose a simpler lifestyle that brings them more happiness .

to beat somebody to the draw

[phrase]

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

Ex: In the fast-paced world of technology, being innovative and beating others to the draw is crucial for success.

ahead of the game

[phrase]

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

Ex: Her training and experience in the field of cybersecurity keep ahead of the game in preventing cyberattacks .

on one's heels

[phrase]

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

Ex: The young tennis player was on the heels of the world champion, showing remarkable skill and determination.

cut and thrust

[phrase]

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: The negotiations between the labor union and management were marked by cut and thrust before they reached an agreement .

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Behavior & Approach - Jealousy & Competition