get/have/gain a/the jump on

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: to get or have an early advantage over (someone) by acting quickly or doing something first

The company came out with its software earlier than expected and got the jump on its competitors.

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The hotel also features a state-of-the-art gym for those inspired to get a jump on next year’s training. —

Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Both films opened last weekend to get a jump on the holiday — and Moana 2. —

Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024 Multiple heavyweights are going to declare in Fall of 2026, so why not get a jump on them and have the Left-leaning media all to yourself? —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Get a jump on tax season, and use free filing services The IRS is suggesting several steps that can be taken soon for people hoping to get a jump on the filing season for 2024 tax returns. —

Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get/have/gain a/the jump on

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