one jump ahead

To be [one jump/ step ahead] means to be one step or stage ahead of someone else and so having the advantage over them:

It is usually used when planning, competition or business practices are involved and steps need to be taken to achieve a goal, for example:  

• developing infrastructure in which business thrive [advance planning and opportunities]
• developing an antibiotic [to be first means making more money]
• sport and keeping ahead [prestige, pride and profit]:   

Harriet stays one jump ahead to win national title 
 
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