How to Pronounce "ahead of the game"
expression
uh-HED uhv THUH GAME
uh-HED ov THUH GAME
Definition
To have an advantage or be more prepared than others, especially in a competition, business, or situation where progress matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈhɛd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
ɐhˈɛd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-HED uhv THUH GAME
UK
uh-HED ov THUH GAME
Listen in Context
He studied all week to be ahead of the game in his class.
If you save money early, you will be ahead of the game later.
With new technology, their company is ahead of the game.
I always make a to-do list to stay ahead of the game at work.