She is always two steps ahead of her classmates.
two steps ahead
idiomHaving cleverly anticipated what others will do or think.
The experienced manager stayed two steps ahead of the competition by predicting market changes early.
By anticipating every potential objection during the negotiation, the lawyer remained two steps ahead of his opponent throughout the entire trial.
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baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
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beast with two backs
Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.
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eat for two
To be pregnant
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fall between two stools
To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.
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feed two birds with one scone
Synonym of kill two birds with one stone.
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for two pins
Readily, with only the slightest encouragement.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026