get/have/gain a/the jump on
idiom
: to get or have an early advantage over (someone) by acting quickly or doing something first
The company came out with its software earlier than expected and got the jump on its competitors.
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The great outdoors is calling, so get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe below.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Participants can get a jump on the growing season and bring seeds to share and swap with other gardeners.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Shoppers can get a jump on Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings with Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Coach bags, New Balance sneakers, and so much more for up to 76 percent off before the big day.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Just days removed from losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers were able to get a jump on the market when the Sabres bought out Skinner.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Participants can get a jump on the growing season and bring seeds to share and swap with other gardeners.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Shoppers can get a jump on Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings with Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Coach bags, New Balance sneakers, and so much more for up to 76 percent off before the big day.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Just days removed from losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers were able to get a jump on the market when the Sabres bought out Skinner.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Get/have/gain a/the jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%2Fhave%2Fgain%20a%2Fthe%20jump%20on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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