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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

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to be ready to take over or step in when needed

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to release someone from jail after paying bail money

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exclusive or sensational news

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to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while

make an example of someone

to punish someone to warn others

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to make a great effort to help or please someone