get ahead of
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to make more progress than others or to deal with a problem before it happens.
phrasal verb. to surpass others in progress or achievement; alternatively, to act proactively to manage a situation before it becomes problematic.
She works hard to get ahead of her classmates.
The company released a statement early to get ahead of the negative rumors.
By investing in renewable energy now, the firm hopes to get ahead of the upcoming environmental regulations and secure a market lead.
- outpace
- surpass
- anticipate
- preempt
- fall behind
- lag
- Particles
- ahead of
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- get + ahead + of + object
usually followed by a person, a competitor, or a potential problem.
highlight the two nuances: the competitive sense (beating others) and the proactive sense (preventing trouble); 'get ahead of the curve' is a common related idiom.
He got ahead his work.He got ahead of his work.the preposition 'of' is essential to connect the verb phrase to the object.
Last updated April 24, 2026