get/have/gain a/the jump on

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: 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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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 So the leg might feel fine walking around, but when a player goes to land on that leg while swinging or starts to get a jump on a ball in the outfield, the pain comes back and can significantly limit performance. —

Greg Scholz, The Athletic, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for get/have/gain a/the jump on

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