get ahead
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get ahead(
gehd
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hehd
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to succeed)
a. salir adelante
A good education is essential if you want to get ahead in life.Una buena educación es esencial si quieres salir adelante en la vida.
You don't need to throw your rival under the bus to get ahead.No es necesario echar de cabeza a tu rival para salir adelante.
b. progresar
Ricardo will do anything to get ahead in his company, even if it's illegal.Ricardo hará lo que sea por progresar en su empresa, aunque sea ilegal.
a. adelantar
I worked over the weekend to try to get ahead.Trabajé el fin de semana para tratar de adelantar.
a. tomar la delantera
On lap seven, Peter got ahead and finally won the race.En la vuelta número siete, Peter tomó la delantera y finalmente ganó la carrera.
b. adelantar
The driver stepped on the gas so he could get ahead of the rest of the cars in the race.El piloto pisó el acelerador para poder adelantar al resto de los coches en la carrera.
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