Two steps ahead Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈstɛps/ /əˈhɛd
TOO STEPS uh-HED
tˈuː/ /stˈɛps/ /ɐhˈɛd
TOO STEPS uh-HED
Definition
To be more advanced, prepared, or aware than others, especially in planning or predicting what will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal; often used to praise someone's foresight. Common with verbs like 'stay', 'keep', 'be', and 'think'. Implies an advantage over others by acting or thinking in advance.
Spanish: dos pasos adelante - ir por delantePortuguese (BR): dois passos à frentePortuguese (PT): dois passos à frenteChinese (Simplified): 领先两步 - 早一步Chinese (Traditional): 領先兩步 - 早一步Hindi: दो कदम आगेArabic: خُطوتين للأمام - متقدم بخطوتينBengali: দুই কদম এগিয়ে - দুই ধাপ সামনেRussian: на два шага впередиJapanese: 二歩先Vietnamese: đi trước hai bước - vượt trước hai bướcKorean: 두 걸음 앞서Turkish: iki adım öndeUrdu: دو قدم آگےIndonesian: dua langkah lebih maju - dua langkah di depan
Example Sentences
She is always two steps ahead in her work.
basic
If you want to win, stay two steps ahead of your opponent.
basic
Our plan will put us two steps ahead of the competition.
basic
I try to think two steps ahead so nothing surprises me.
natural
You have to be two steps ahead if you want to succeed in this business.
natural
No matter what I do, my little brother is always two steps ahead of me.
natural