beat someone to the punch
成語所屬單字punch
beat someone to the punch — 慣用語
1. to do something before another person has the chance to do it, gaining an advant
1.慣用語
釋義
搶先一步；捷足先登
to do something before another person has the chance to do it, gaining an advantage
例句
Lara wanted to buy the last ticket, but Aylin beat her to the punch.
Our competitor beat us to the punch by releasing their product one week early.