Lingo

Performing an Action or Experiencing (Ahead & Under)

12 Words

6m

get ahead
1.
get ahead
Verb

to make progress and succeed in one's career or life

Hard work and determination will help you get ahead in your career.

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go ahead
2.
go ahead
Verb

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

She received approval from her manager to go ahead with the new marketing campaign.

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3.
lie ahead
Verb

to be planned or expected to happen in the future

We don't know what lies ahead, but we are hopeful and excited to embrace the unknown.

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look ahead
4.
look ahead
Verb

to think about the things that could happen in the future

Individuals look ahead to make financial decisions, such as saving for retirement or investing in education, to secure their future well-being.

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5.
pull ahead
Verb

to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races

Just before halftime, the home team pulled ahead with a three-point lead.

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6.
think ahead
Verb

to carefully consider or make plans for what might happen in the future

It's important to think ahead when making financial decisions for long-term stability.

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7.
bubble under
Verb

to have a high chance of becoming successful or popular

The app's user-friendly interface is bubbling under the tech market's attention.

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8.
come under
Verb

to be classified or categorized as part of a particular group or subject

The book comes under the genre of science fiction.

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9.
fall under
Verb

to be categorized or classified within a particular group, type, or jurisdiction

The new product will fall under the electronics category in the company's inventory.

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go under
10.
go under
Verb

to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid

The ship began to take on water and eventually went under.

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11.
knuckle under
Verb

to submit to someone or something's authority

The police chief refused to knuckle under to the demands of the criminals.

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12.
snow under
Verb

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

The students were snowed under with assignments and exams, making it a challenging semester.

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