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ESLPod_0972_WE_1619 Paying an Employee Under the Table In this podcast, the phrase "to come out ahead" means to secure some advantage or profit, or to receive a profit after all expenses are paid: "We should come out ahead if we get at least 300 people to pay the registration fee for the conference." The phrase "ahead of the game" means doing better than others and/or having control over something: "We've had a few setbacks, but we're still ahead of the game and our competitors are trying to figure out how they can catch up." Finally, the phrase "to go ahead with (something)" means to do something, especially if there has been some problem or delay: "They just found out Mariah has a serious illness, but they've decided to go ahead with the wedding anyway."

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ESLPod 972 to come out ahead Business

Id	ESLPod_0972_WE_1619
Episode Id	ESLPod 972
Episode Title	Paying an Employee Under the Table
Phrase	to come out ahead
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to come out ahead" means to secure some advantage or profit, or to receive a profit after all expenses are paid: "We should come out ahead if we get at least 300 people to pay the registration fee for the conference." The phrase "ahead of the game" means doing better than others and/or having control over something: "We've had a few setbacks, but we're still ahead of the game and our competitors are trying to figure out how they can catch up." Finally, the phrase "to go ahead with (something)" means to do something, especially if there has been some problem or delay: "They just found out Mariah has a serious illness, but they've decided to go ahead with the wedding anyway."
Topics	Business

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