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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Summer Annual Weeds Seeds of warm-season annuals like crabgrass, bindweed, knotweed and lamb’s quarters germinate in spring and plants often get a jump on growth before heat-loving grasses like bermudagrass get started.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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The great outdoors is calling, so get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Grab our favorite finds to get a jump on saving, and don’t forget to check back at PEOPLE Shopping in one week to find the absolute best deals during the event.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Subscribers can get a jump on Black Friday savings with deals in every department, including cordless vacuums, nonstick cookware, cozy winter fashion, and so much more for up to 60 percent off.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The great outdoors is calling, so get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 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 Apr. 2025.
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