in pole position

1. In auto racing, in the starting position on the inside in the front row, which is considered the most favorable. The term originated in horse racing. He started in pole position but fell behind by the third lap.

2. By extension, in an exceptionally strong, advantageous, or competitive position. Used especially in reference to sports. Primarily heard in UK. Barcelona finds themselves in pole position after a last-minute victory puts them at the top of the league. It looks like Danielson is in pole position for presidency of the central bank.

in pole position

mainly BRITISH

If you are in pole position, you are in a very strong position in a competition or competitive situation, and are likely to win or be successful. As the European market leader we are in pole position to exploit this market. The chancellor is fighting hard to remain in pole position to take over from the prime minister. Note: This expression comes from motor racing, where the driver who starts the race in front of all the other drivers is said to start `in pole position'.

in pole position

in an advantageous position.

In motor racing, pole position is the position on the front row of the starting grid which will allow the driver to take the first bend on the inside. The phrase originated in the 19th century as a horse-racing term, referring to the starting position nearest the inside boundary rails.

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释义	in pole position in pole position 1. In auto racing, in the starting position on the inside in the front row, which is considered the most favorable. The term originated in horse racing. He started in pole position but fell behind by the third lap. 2. By extension, in an exceptionally strong, advantageous, or competitive position. Used especially in reference to sports. Primarily heard in UK. Barcelona finds themselves in pole position after a last-minute victory puts them at the top of the league. It looks like Danielson is in pole position for presidency of the central bank. See also: pole, position Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in pole position mainly BRITISH If you are in pole position, you are in a very strong position in a competition or competitive situation, and are likely to win or be successful. As the European market leader we are in pole position to exploit this market. The chancellor is fighting hard to remain in pole position to take over from the prime minister. Note: This expression comes from motor racing, where the driver who starts the race in front of all the other drivers is said to start `in pole position'. See also: pole, position Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. in pole position in an advantageous position. In motor racing, pole position is the position on the front row of the starting grid which will allow the driver to take the first bend on the inside. The phrase originated in the 19th century as a horse-racing term, referring to the starting position nearest the inside boundary rails. See also: pole, position Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be in pole position by a canvas also ran also-ran jockey for position jockey for position, to jockeying for position each way Run for the Roses jockey into position References in periodicals archive Meanwhile, Swansea are believed to be in pole position to sign Blues striker Isaac Vassell. Cheick failed the physical reveals boss Bahran: Oman's Al-Faisal Al-Zubair and Khalid Al-Wahaibi finished the first of three races in the Porsche BWT GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East at Sakhir in Bahrain in second and third places after Al-Wahaibi had qualified in pole position for the opener on Friday. Oman racers bag top spots in Porsche BWT GT3 Cup Challenge Brisco: Holds three-point lead Franchitti: In pole position Franchitti: In pole position Dario on pole to strike it Rich; INDYCAR "The top four boats in pole position were split by less than a second which goes to show just how close it is," said Bin Hindi. Victory team take pole in Romania OVERALL: A+ In pole position to retain their title but will be made to work hard for it by Chelsea Football: MAN UTD A double header saw races six and seven in the Club Class run on Saturday and Sunday and the 29-year-old Robertshaw, driving his Boldon-based Robertshaw Racing BMW Mini Cooper, started the weekend well by qualifying in pole position for Saturday's race. Gary grabs the glory ( twice
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