ahead of the game - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "ahead of the game" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Being ahead of the game can give a sense of satisfaction.
Staying ahead of the game can require a great deal of effort.
Keeping ahead of the game can require a great deal of effort.
Getting ahead of the game can require even greater effort.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

Ahead of the game can be used formally or informally, although it feels a little more informal that formal.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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The two owners of an information technology company are talking ...

Owner 1: Did you ever imagine that this business would require so much time?
Owner 2: I thought I knew what we were getting into but we have both been working eighty hour weeks.
Owner 1: It's the only way we can stay ahead of the game.
Owner 2: I suppose you're right. This is a highly competitive industry.

 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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A husband and wife are talking on the phone ...

Wife: Are you coming home for supper tonight? You haven't been home for supper all week. The kids miss you.
Husband: Yes. I've been working really hard for the past week. I think I'm finally ahead of the game.

 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to be ahead of the game"

to have prepared, planned or made ready an idea, project, technology or invention such that you have an advantage

"to stay ahead of the game"

to continually be preparing, planning or making ready an idea, project, technology or invention such that you have an advantage
 

"to keep ahead of the game"

to continually be preparing, planning or making ready an idea, project, technology or invention such that you have an advantage

"to get ahead of the game"

the process of gaining an advantage by preparing, planning or making ready an idea, project, technology or invention
 

Synonyms: advantage, ahead, fortunate, fruitful, happy, lucky, lucrative, outstanding, prosperous, rewarding, strong