How to Pronounce "steal a march on"
expression
STEEL-uh-MARCH-ahn
STEEL-uh-MAHCH-on
Definition
To gain an advantage over someone, especially by doing something before they do, often secretly or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɑɹtʃ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
stˈiːl/ /æɪ/ /mˈɑːtʃ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL-uh-MARCH-ahn
UK
STEEL-uh-MAHCH-on
Listen in Context
Our company stole a march on its rivals by launching the app first.
She stole a march on her classmates by finishing the project early.
If we work now, we can steal a march on the other teams.
Thanks to some insider information, they stole a march on the rest of the field.