ahead of (someone or something)
ahead of (someone or something)
1. Physically in front of something or someone. We have special passes that let us go ahead of other people in line for the ride.
2. In advance of. I made sure to have all of my work done ahead of my vacation.
3. In control of; in a position to deal with something before it becomes a problem or a burden. So many requests have been pouring in that I simply can't stay ahead of my emails.
See also: ahead, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*ahead (of someone or something)
farther forward than someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; remain ~; stay ~.) I managed to get ahead of everyone else in line and get tickets for everyone. Try to stay ahead of that big truck we just passed.
*ahead of something
ahead or on target with one's work schedule or responsibilities. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; remain ~; stay ~.) By the end of the week, I usually can get ahead of my duties, but not by much. Jerry can't seem to get ahead of his work.
See also: ahead, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- tear loose from (someone or something)
- suck (someone or something) into (something)
- suck into
- grapple
- grappling
- brace (oneself) for (something)
- brace oneself for
- be all the worse for wear
- all the worse for wear
- light into someone