have the jump on

To have an advantage over another person; to catch someone else in a vulnerable position or situation. I think we'll have the jump on the defense if we run this play next. The police received an anonymous tip and had the jump on the would-be robbers when they entered the bank.

See also: have, jump, on

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

have the drop on
have the drop on (someone or something)
get the draw on
get the draw on (someone or something)
get the drop on
get the drop on (someone or something)
get the drop on someone
give (one) a/the jump on (someone or something)
have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck
catch somebody with their pants down

词组	have the jump on
释义	have the jump on have the jump on To have an advantage over another person; to catch someone else in a vulnerable position or situation. I think we'll have the jump on the defense if we run this play next. The police received an anonymous tip and had the jump on the would-be robbers when they entered the bank. See also: have, jump, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: have the drop on have the drop on (someone or something) get the draw on get the draw on (someone or something) get the drop on get the drop on (someone or something) get the drop on someone give (one) a/the jump on (someone or something) have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck catch somebody with their pants down
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