Bedeutung
To begin something before others, giving you an advantage.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Highly valued in corporate culture as a sign of being a 'go-getter'. Commonly used in academic and professional settings to show organization. While the concept exists, it is often expressed through the lens of 'preparation' (junbi) rather than 'racing'. Efficiency is key; 'Vorsprung' is a very positive term in business.
Use 'on'
Always remember to say 'head start ON' something.
Professionalism
Using this in a meeting shows you are organized.
Bedeutung
To begin something before others, giving you an advantage.
Use 'on'
Always remember to say 'head start ON' something.
Professionalism
Using this in a meeting shows you are organized.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
I want to get a head start ___ my essay.
The idiom is 'head start on'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
The correct structure is 'get a head start on'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: We have a lot of work. B: Don't worry, I'll _____ today.
The phrase is 'get a head start'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You start your project early to finish before the deadline.
Starting early to gain an advantage is a head start.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenI want to get a head start ___ my essay.
The idiom is 'head start on'.
Choose the best sentence.
The correct structure is 'get a head start on'.
A: We have a lot of work. B: Don't worry, I'll _____ today.
The phrase is 'get a head start'.
You start your project early to finish before the deadline.
Starting early to gain an advantage is a head start.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but it is more common in daily life.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
Yes, that describes your current state.
Falling behind.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jump start
similarTo start something quickly or with energy.
Get a leg up
similarTo get an advantage.
Be ahead of the game
builds onTo be in a winning position.
Early bird
similarSomeone who starts early.
