Monday, December 16, 2013

Lesson 138--get a head start


 

get a head start


 
This phrase means to take a lead, or to do something ahead of time.
 
examples
I got a head start on my Christmas shopping. (started it early)
Because Greg knew his year at university would be busy, he decided to get a head start on his reading over the summer.
Jim was not a fast runner.  As a result, his brothers always gave him a 100 metre head start.

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