Pronunciation: /bit ˈsʌmwʌn tuː ðə pʌntʃ/
noun a quick or decisive action taken before someone else can do the same
A1 I wanted to buy the last cookie, but she beat me to the punch.
A2 The team captain always beats his teammates to the punch when it comes to making decisions.
B1 She always beats her colleagues to the punch by submitting her work early.
B2 In order to beat your competitors to the punch, you need to stay ahead of industry trends.
C1 The company's ability to beat its rivals to the punch is what sets it apart in the market.
C2 His quick thinking and strategic planning allowed him to consistently beat his opponents to the punch in negotiations.
verb to act or do something before someone else does
A1 I wanted to buy the last cookie, but someone beat me to the punch.
A2 She always beats me to the punch when it comes to making plans.
B1 The competitor managed to beat us to the punch with their new product launch.
B2 Despite our best efforts, the other team beat us to the punch and won the championship.
C1 In the fast-paced world of technology, it's crucial to beat competitors to the punch with innovative ideas.
C2 The company's ability to beat its rivals to the punch in terms of market trends has kept it ahead in the industry.
formal He was able to beat someone to the punch by submitting his proposal early.
informal I always try to beat someone to the punch when it comes to signing up for classes.
slang I made sure to beat someone to the punch and snag the last piece of cake.
figurative She knew she had to act fast to beat someone to the punch in the competitive job market.
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