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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 somebody or something
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 somebody to the draw
to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something
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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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