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(idiomatic) Having cleverly anticipated what others will do or think. / Just barely escaping.

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two steps ahead

Source Word

two steps ahead

Phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Having cleverly anticipated what others will do or think. / Just barely escaping.

Japanese Meaning

他人の行動や考えを先読みし、巧妙に対応できる状態 / 瀬戸際でギリギリ逃れる状況

By analyzing the market trends and her competitors' moves, she always stayed two steps ahead.

市場の動向や競合の動きを分析することで、彼女は常に二手先を読んでいた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Having cleverly anticipated what others will do or think.

During strategy discussions,I feel two steps ahead and often believe discussions are wasting time and slowing progress.

Sense（2）

Just barely escaping.