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}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43586/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [steal] a march on {sb/sth}")
to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone
![to [throw] {one's} [hat] (in|into) the ring](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46535/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [throw] {one's} [hat] (in|into) the ring")
to declare one's participation or candidacy in a competition or contest
used of a person or organization that is more successful or performing much better than its rivals
![to [keep] up with the Joneses](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46362/thumb/350?type=jpeg "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
![to [beat] {sb} to the draw](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44184/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [beat] {sb} to the draw")
to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something
in a better position compared to one's rivals or peers
![on {one's} [heels]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/66324/thumb/350?type=jpeg "on {one's} [heels]")
near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor
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
