Meaning of the word "be ahead of the game" in English

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be ahead of the game

US /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə ɡeɪm/
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Idiom

to be in a more advantageous position than others, often by starting early or being well-prepared

Example:
By starting our marketing campaign early, we managed to be ahead of the game.
If you want to be ahead of the game, you need to constantly innovate.