streets ahead

full speed ahead

Maximum effort without reservations or delay.

get ahead of oneself

To focus excessively on one's plans or on prospective future events without paying adequate attention to the present.

hit the streets

To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.

keep off the streets

To inspire or cause (someone) to avoid idleness, unemployment, poverty, or antisocial behavior.

one step ahead

maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead

pull ahead

To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).

quit while one is ahead

To stop taking risks before one starts losing.

streets behind

Far inferior, much lesser.