Get ahead Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈhɛd
GET-uh-HED, GIT-uh-HED
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐhˈɛd
get-uh-HED
Definition
To make progress, become successful, or move ahead of others, especially in your career or life.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used about career, education, or personal finance—'get ahead in life', 'hard to get ahead without a degree'. Implies exceeding others, not just improvement. Often notes competition.
Spanish: progresar - avanzar - salir adelantePortuguese (BR): progredir - avançar - se dar bemPortuguese (PT): progredir - avançar - dar-se bemChinese (Simplified): 取得进步 - 出人头地Chinese (Traditional): 取得進步 - 出人頭地Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - सफल होनाArabic: يتقدّم - يحقق تقدماً - ينجحBengali: সাফল্য অর্জন করা - এগিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: преуспеть - продвинуться вперёдJapanese: 出世する - 出世して成功するVietnamese: tiến lên - thành côngKorean: 앞서가다 - 성공하다Turkish: ileriye gitmek - başarılı olmakUrdu: آگے بڑھنا - کامیاب ہوناIndonesian: maju - sukses
Example Sentences
He works hard to get ahead at his job.
basic
It is not easy to get ahead without an education.
basic
She wants to get ahead in life.
basic
He'll do anything to get ahead of his competition.
natural
If you want to get ahead, you need to take some risks.
natural
She's always looking for ways to get ahead at work.
natural