get a jump on somebody/somethingAmerican EnglishAmE informalADVANTAGE to gain an advantage, especially by doing something earlier than usual or earlier than someone else 〔尤因先做而〕取得对某人/某事的优势 I want to get a jump on my Christmas shopping. 我想提早一步开始圣诞节购物。
get a jump on somebody/something• Admitting defeat, her husband was working Sunday to get a jump on the week.• I want to get a jump on my Christmas shopping.
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