Meaning of 'Ahead of the curve'
What does the saying 'Ahead of the curve' mean?
Idiom: Ahead of the curve
Meaning:
Similar to ahead of the pack, ahead of the curve literally refers to your position on the statistical bell curve, where the top of the curve represents the median, average result. By being ahead of the curve you represent the top percentile of results that either has the advanced skills or understanding that sets you apart.
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