to do something before someone else does
किसी और से पहले कुछ करना (kisi aur se pehle kuch karna)
"He beat me to the punch by applying for the job first."
"उसने नौकरी के लिए पहले आवेदन करके मुझे पीछे छोड़ दिया।" (Usne naukri ke liye pehle aavedan karke mujhe peeche chhod diya.)
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
before the expected or planned time
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
to impress or amaze someone greatly
to control or influence someone or something secretly