|
|
Definition |
gaining a competitive advantage |
Examples |
1) The company was ahead of the curve
in adopting new technologies. 2) The student was
ahead of the curve in math, but he struggled in English. |
Etymology |
The term can be traced back to horse
racing, where it refers to the horse and jockey who stay ahead of their
competitors, especially through the curves. |
Synonyms |
trailblazing, trendsetting |
|
|