be ahead of the curve

Meaning of be ahead of the curve in English be ahead of the curve idiom Add to word list to be one of the first to change to a new idea or way of doing something that later becomes generally popular: In equipping its vehicles with mobile WiFi, the company was ahead of the curve.

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ahead of the curve
idiom
chiefly US, approving
: faster about doing something than other people, companies, etc.
The company has been ahead of the curve in adopting new technologies.


Examples of ahead of the curve in a Sentence
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Meanwhile, YouTube Music is ahead of the curve with an Offline Mixtape that’s been available since 2019.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 9 June 2023
While all seven members of BTS are exploring solo projects right now (and completing their mandatory military service), Suga has been ahead of the curve with his mixtapes.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2023
Franchisors are driven to adopt technology rapidly and implement ahead of the curve, and many franchise agreements are now including technology fees to ensure important initiatives remain funded for the future.
—Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
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