to start ahead of the official start of an event
to start something before someone else starts
to have an advantage over someone else
a promising beginning
an advantage given at the beginning
having an advantage over someone
starting early or before the starting time
favorable advantage in the beginning of an event, competition or activity
I know that the paper only has to be in next week, but I would like to get a head start.
Could we possibly get a head start on planning mom’s birthday party? I would like to get everything done in time.
I was able to get a head start with my training, otherwise I would never be able to complete that marathon.
James has a head start because his father owns the company.
Being able to speak another language has given her a head start over other candidates.
Johnny has quite a head start over children his age, he is already walking.
The teachers gave her a five-minute head start at the beginning of the race.
They left early so as to get a head start on the rush hour traffic.
His military life gave him a huge head start over other candidates during security job interviews.
In the early 60’s, NASAs huge budget and large intellectual pool had given them a substantial head start over other international space agencies.
You need to get a head start on your final year project if you wish to complete it on time.
College students should work hard and study at every opportunity they get to get a head start on their class fellows.
He took extra classes to get a head start in his future career.
Early to bed will give you a head start in the morning.
There is no origin for this idiom
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