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take the lead

Idiom Sports

Meaning

to go ahead or be in front in a competition

Example Sentences

"Our team took the lead in the final round."

Related Expressions

Let the dust settle

Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.

On the clock

Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.

measure up

to meet expected standards

A golden opportunity

a very good chance to do something

walk a tightrope

to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance

eat one's words

to admit that what one said was wrong