How to Pronounce "steal a march"
expression
STEEL-uh-MARCH
STEEL-uh-MAHCH
Definition
To gain an advantage over others by acting before they do, often by surprise or in a clever way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɑɹtʃ
British English
stˈiːl/ /æɪ/ /mˈɑːtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL-uh-MARCH
UK
STEEL-uh-MAHCH
Listen in Context
We managed to steal a march on our competitors by launching the product early.
If you start now, you can steal a march on the others.
They stole a march on us by presenting their idea first.
By quietly preparing their campaign, the team was able to steal a march on everyone else.