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(idiom) to take the lead

一马当先
yī mǎ dāng xiān
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Synonyms
(idiom) a long way in front; to lead by a wide margin遥遥领先yáo yáo lǐng xiān(idiom) to compete to be first; to scramble to get ahead; to rush forward for fear of falling behind争先恐后zhēng xiān kǒng hòuto take precedence占先zhàn xiānto bear the brunt首当其冲shǒu dāng qí chōngto fight at the head of one's troops · (fig.) to take the lead身先士卒shēn xiān shì zú
Antonyms
(idiom) an up-and-coming youngster; new talent; a brilliant younger generation后起之秀hòu qǐ zhī xiùunhurried · calm · composed · leisurely慢条斯理màn tiáo sī lǐ
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