
Beat to
Competitive Edge
Used when emphasizing speed and efficiency in a competitive situation.
She managed to beat him to the promotion by working extra hours.
Preemptive Action
Indicates taking an action before others to secure an advantage.
By waking up early, I beat everyone to the shower.
Opportunistic
Shows taking immediate advantage of a situation before someone else does.
She beat us to the sale and got the last pair of shoes in her size.