Meaning of the word "steal a march on" in English

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steal a march on

US /stiːl ə mɑːrtʃ ɒn/
UK /stiːl ə mɑːrtʃ ɒn/
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Idiom

1.

to gain an advantage over someone by acting first or secretly

Example:
The company tried to steal a march on its competitors by releasing the new product early.
She managed to steal a march on her rivals by submitting her proposal a day early.
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