one step ahead

one step ahead
slightly better prepared or more successful than someone else.

The filmmaker manages to keep one step ahead of his critics by constantly trying new ideas.

Usage notes: often used with the verbs be, keep, or stay:

In this business, you have to be one step ahead of the competition.


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