pull ahead
To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The runner began to pull ahead of the others.”
“Our team started slowly, but we managed to pull ahead during the final minutes of the game.”
“As the market shifted in their favor, the small startup began to pull ahead of its larger, more established competitors.”
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full speed ahead
Maximum effort without reservations or delay.
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get ahead of oneself
To focus excessively on one's plans or on prospective future events without paying adequate attention to the present.
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gravity's pull
Stress or pressure of a situation acting upon a person.
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one step ahead
maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead
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pull a face
To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.
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pull a fast one
To carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.
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pull a lever
To vote.
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pull a rabbit out of a hat
To do something surprising and beneficial that is unexpected.
Last updated August 10, 2026