get the jump

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Verb get the jump has 1 sense

get the jump - be there first; "They had gotten the jump on their competitors"
--₁ is one way to beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
Sample sentence:
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Term: get the jump

Definition:

To have an advantage over someone or something; to gain an early start.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Definition: To gain an early start or advantage in a particular situation.

Example Sentence: He managed to get the jump on his competitors by launching a new marketing campaign.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Definition: An initial advantage or opportunity gained over someone or something.

Example Sentence: The early bird gets the jump when it comes to securing the best deals.

Usage:

This phrase is often used in competitive contexts or situations where being ahead or having an advantage is crucial.

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