ahead of (one's)/its time

More advanced or innovative than is or was typical in a particular era. That 19th-century scientist was definitely ahead of his time with his detailed plan of space travel. I can't believe that movie is from the 1950s—it's so progressive and way ahead of its time.

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ahead of time

Earlier than a given deadline. If we get to the theater ahead of time, we'll have our pick of good seats. My term paper isn't due until next week, but I finished it ahead of time.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*ahead of one's time

Fig. having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced to be acceptable in the present. (*Typically: be ~; think ~.) Sue's grandmother was ahead of her time in wanting to study medicine.

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*ahead of time

beforehand; before the announced time. (*Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; leave ~; show up ~.) If you show up ahead of time, you will have to wait. Be there ahead of time if you want to get a good seat.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

ahead of one's time

In advance of current ideas, customs, or methods, as in His treatment of light showed this painter to be well ahead of his time, or Wearing trousers and smoking cigars marked Amy Lowell as a woman ahead of her time. This idiom uses time in the sense of "era" or "generation," a usage at least a thousand years old. The phrase is usually but not always used to express approval. [First half of 1900s]

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ahead of time

Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ahead of your (or its) time

innovative and radical by the standards of the time.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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释义	ahead of (one's)/its time ahead of (one's)/its time More advanced or innovative than is or was typical in a particular era. That 19th-century scientist was definitely ahead of his time with his detailed plan of space travel. I can't believe that movie is from the 1950s—it's so progressive and way ahead of its time. See also: ahead, of, time ahead of time Earlier than a given deadline. If we get to the theater ahead of time, we'll have our pick of good seats. My term paper isn't due until next week, but I finished it ahead of time. See also: ahead, of, time Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ahead of one's time Fig.* having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced to be acceptable in the present. (Typically: be ~; think ~.) Sue's grandmother was ahead of her time in wanting to study medicine. See also: ahead, of, time ahead of time beforehand; before the announced time. (Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; leave ~; show up ~.) If you show up ahead of time, you will have to wait. Be there ahead of time if you want to get a good seat. See also: ahead, of, time McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ahead of one's time In advance of current ideas, customs, or methods, as in His treatment of light showed this painter to be well ahead of his time, or Wearing trousers and smoking cigars marked Amy Lowell as a woman ahead of her time. This idiom uses time* in the sense of "era" or "generation," a usage at least a thousand years old. The phrase is usually but not always used to express approval. [First half of 1900s] See also: ahead, of, time ahead of time Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s] See also: ahead, of, time The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. ahead of your (or its) time innovative and radical by the standards of the time. See also: ahead, of, time Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: ahead of one's time ahead of time ahead of your time ahead of your/its time ahead of (someone's or something's) time be ahead of (someone's or something's) time be ahead of/before/in advance of your time lead the way above the curve curve
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