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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Applicants should get a jump on hiring managers and use AI-detection tools themselves before submitting their applications. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Starting on Tuesday, October 8, and running through Wednesday, October 9 until midnight PT, October Prime Day is your best chance to get a jump on holiday shopping, revamp your fall wardrobe, and even refresh your packing gear ahead of any upcoming trips. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024 To get a jump on it, voters can cast their ballots in-person at registrar’s offices starting Monday. —

Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024 Weeds in lawns and surrounding areas put on deep growth in the fall to get them through the winter, so get a jump on next year’s weeds and remove them now. —

Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get/have/gain a/the jump on

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