be ahead of the pack
US /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə pæk/
UK /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə pæk/

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to be more successful than other people or companies
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Our company always strives to be ahead of the pack by innovating constantly.
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With her talent and hard work, she's always ahead of the pack in her field.