English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "we are going"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "we are going" with real scene examples.
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we need to be two steps ahead.
This means you need to anticipate the other person's moves and stay ahead of them.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is proposing a plan that requires staying ahead of another person to expose him.
Usage Scenario
Use it when talking about strategy, planning, or competition. It is less natural in casual small talk and more common in serious planning.
Better ways to say it
1
We need to be two steps ahead.
2
If we're going to expose him, we need to stay ahead.
3
We have to stay ahead of him.
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