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.
- 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