ahead of the game
Slang Term
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Meaning: in an advantageous position
处于有利位置
estar en una posición ventajosa
有利な立場にいる
유리한 위치에 있다, 한 발 앞서 있다
Having an advantage over competitors or being better prepared than necessary. Ahead in the metaphorical game of life or business.
比竞争对手更有优势,或准备得比必要的更充分。在人生或商业这个隐喻性的游戏中领先。
Tener ventaja sobre los competidores o estar mejor preparado de lo necesario. Ir por delante en el juego metafórico de la vida o los negocios.
競合より優位に立っている、または必要以上に準備ができていること。人生やビジネスという比喩的なゲームで先を行っている状態。
경쟁자보다 우위에 있거나 필요 이상으로 잘 준비되어 있다는 뜻. 인생이나 사업이라는 비유적 게임에서 앞서 있다는 의미.
Examples
- By learning AI early, you'll be ahead of the game. 尽早学习AI,你就能领先一步。Aprendiendo IA pronto, irás un paso por delante.早くからAIを学べば、一歩先を行ける。AI를 일찍 배우면 한 발 앞서갈 수 있다.
- Starting your Christmas shopping now puts you ahead of the game. 现在就开始圣诞购物,你就能抢占先机。Si empiezas a comprar regalos de Navidad ahora, irás con ventaja.今からクリスマスの買い物を始めれば、余裕を持てる。지금부터 크리스마스 쇼핑을 시작하면 여유를 가질 수 있다.
- Their technology keeps them ahead of the game. 他们的技术使他们保持领先地位。Su tecnología les mantiene por delante de la competencia.彼らの技術が競合に対する優位性を保っている。그들의 기술이 경쟁에서 우위를 유지하게 해준다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: business, advice
Tone: strategic
✓ Do Say
- Describe competitive advantage形容竞争优势describir una ventaja competitiva競争上の優位性を表す경쟁 우위를 설명할 때
✗ Don't Say
- When behind落后时不要使用No se usa cuando se va por detrás後れを取っている時には使わない뒤처져 있을 때
Origin & History
Sports and gambling metaphor. Being ahead in a game means having an advantage.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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