beat someone to the punch
idiomPart ofpunch
beat someone to the punch — idiom
1. to do something before another person has the chance to do it, gaining an advant
1.idiom
Definition
to do something before another person has the chance to do it, gaining an advantage
Example
Lara wanted to buy the last ticket, but Aylin beat her to the punch.
Our competitor beat us to the punch by releasing their product one week early.