The idiom '恐后争先' (kǒng hòu zhēng xiān) means to strive to be first, driven by a fear of falling behind. It is often used as a predicate with a positive connotation, signifying ambition and competitiveness.
成语“恐后争先”指害怕落后而争着向前，常作谓语，含褒义。
| 成语 | 恐后争先 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 指害怕落后，追求上进 |
| 出处 | 清·吴趼人《二十年目睹之怪现状》第68回：“他却横冲直撞，恐后争先。” |
| 拼音 | kǒng hòu zhēng xiān |
| 拼音码 | khzx |
| 近义词 | 争先恐后 |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语；含褒义 |
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