Figurative expression asserting a position in advance of a result, solution, position, or postulation:
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Randall, your vast experience in electrolysis enabled you to be far ahead of the curve in our quest to duplicate the basic Tesla battery:

Submitted by WerterBuch on November 18, 2015

Additional definitions for 'ahead of the curve':

ahead of the curveChanging before competitors.
ahead of the curveAbove average; generally performing well.
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