How to Pronounce "come out ahead"
expression
KUHM OWT uh-HED
KUM OWT uh-HED
Definition
To finish a situation or competition with more advantages, benefits, or success than others involved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /əˈhɛd
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ɐhˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM OWT uh-HED
UK
KUM OWT uh-HED
Listen in Context
If you save a little each month, you'll come out ahead.
He bought old cars, fixed them, and came out ahead when he sold them.
At the end of the game, our team came out ahead.
Even after paying the bills, she came out ahead because of her overtime.