How to Pronounce "ahead of the curve"
expression
uh-HED uhv thuh KURV
uh-HED ov thuh KURV
Definition
If someone or something is 'ahead of the curve,' they are more advanced, innovative, or up-to-date than most others in their field.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈhɛd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɝv
British English
ɐhˈɛd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɜːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-HED uhv thuh KURV
UK
uh-HED ov thuh KURV
Listen in Context
Our company tries to stay ahead of the curve by using the latest technology.
She is always ahead of the curve in fashion.
To be successful, you need to be ahead of the curve.
Thanks to his creativity, Jake is usually ahead of the curve when it comes to new marketing strategies.