in the lead

Related to in the lead: lead poisoning

in the lead

Ahead of other competitors or entities (often in a race or game). If we can get in the lead early, I think we'll have a good shot at winning this relay. According to the polls, we're still in in the lead by a large margin.
See also: lead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in (just) a minute
  • in (just) a moment
  • at this/that rate
  • at/in one go
  • in one go
  • at one go
  • at that rate
  • be off (one's) guard
  • be on/off your guard
  • off the pace