beat somebody to the punch
(phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To act or do something before someone else does
To act or do something before someone else does
Ví dụ:
I wanted to host a surprise party for our mom, but John beat me to the punch and organized one first.
I wanted to host a surprise party for our mom, but John beat me to the punch and organized one first.
Cách sử dụng
"Beat somebody to the punch" means to take action or achieve something before someone else does. It comes from boxing, where a fighter who punches first gains an advantage over their opponent. You can use this expression in situations where you want to emphasize being quick or proactive, such as in a race to complete a project or to secure a job. For example, "I wanted to apply for that job, but my friend beat me to the punch and got the position."
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