get ahead

verb

1. to be successful; prosper
2. foll by of to surpass or excel

Example Sentences

"We hope it's possible to get ahead of the issue of failing weed control on the research and development side, because the cost of waiting until everything fails could be painful."

From Science Daily

Her third concern is how government officials are dealing with this outbreak, which she described as “letting it continue to spread from animals to people, without trying to do more to get ahead of it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you want a country where you can get ahead, why would you destroy it by doing things illegally?”

From Los Angeles Times

This contrast has an unmistakably gendered flavor to it, as girls everywhere know they have to study hard and show up to get ahead, while rich white boys all too often coast on privilege.

From Salon

Breed frequently characterized Lurie as an inexperienced leader who relied on his family’s money to get ahead.

From Los Angeles Times