Die Nase vorn haben
Example: Im Wettbewerb hatte sie am Ende die Nase vorn und gewann.
Definition
"Die Nase vorn haben" is a German idiomatic expression meaning to be ahead or to have an advantage in a competition or situation. It implies that someone is leading or winning, as in the example phrase where she ended up ahead in the contest and won.
Etymology
The phrase "die Nase vorn haben" literally means "to have the nose in front." It originates from the idea of animals, especially horses or dogs, whose leading nose indicates the front in a race. Did you know? This vivid imagery helped the phrase become a common way to express having an advantage or being ahead in any contest.
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