A1 Idiom Neutral

To get a head start.

To start earlier

Practícalo

Significado

To begin something before others, giving you an advantage.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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Use 'on'

Always remember to say 'head start ON' something.

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Professionalism

Using this in a meeting shows you are organized.

Significado

To begin something before others, giving you an advantage.

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Use 'on'

Always remember to say 'head start ON' something.

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Professionalism

Using this in a meeting shows you are organized.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

I want to get a head start ___ my essay.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: on

The idiom is 'head start on'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I am getting a head start on the work.

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.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: get a head start

The phrase is 'get a head start'.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You start your project early to finish before the deadline.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Get a head start

Starting early to gain an advantage is a head start.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

I want to get a head start ___ my essay.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: on

The idiom is 'head start on'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I am getting a head start on the work.

The correct structure is 'get a head start on'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: We have a lot of work. B: Don't worry, I'll _____ today.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: get a head start

The phrase is 'get a head start'.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You start your project early to finish before the deadline.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Get a head start

Starting early to gain an advantage is a head start.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

Yes, 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.

Frases relacionadas

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Jump start

similar

To start something quickly or with energy.

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Get a leg up

similar

To get an advantage.

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Be ahead of the game

builds on

To be in a winning position.

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Early bird

similar

Someone who starts early.

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