Ahead of the pack is a popular idiom that means to be in front of someone or a group of people who are trying to do the same thing! It's great news for whoever that person, team, or company is. Check out this video to find out all the details.
Ahead of the pack meaning: To be ahead of other people or companies trying to do a similar thing.
Ahead of the pack origin: “Pack” has been used to refer to a group of people since the 1400's. Or, it could be a reference to pack animals like dogs that have a leader that goes near the front.
Examples:
"I think we can get ahead of the pack here and gain some serious market share."
"There's no point in getting too far ahead of the pack. We'd have to wait for everyone else to catch up to us."
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