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第1句，共10句 0:00 Hana

I the and .

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Hana I the and .
Theo . I haven't yet.
Tutor and .
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides of the . Yes.
Tutor and .
Hopscotch I'll one of .
Tutor , .
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors I you.
Theo You're one of me, Hana.
Hana Two . I ate .

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第1题

Your friend says, "The bus is late!" You already booked a taxi. Which line fits best?

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第2题

What is the tone of "Right where I want you"?

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第3题

Your manager asks, "Can you fix the report?" You started ten minutes ago. What do you say?

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第4题

Which sentence is correct?

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第5题

A coworker shares bad news and seems upset. Which line should you avoid?

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先看简短解释

3 ways to say you are one step ahead

To say you planned for something before it happened, use "Part of the plan" if you want to sound calm, or "I'll keep one step ahead of them" if you want to sound confident. If you want to tease someone who walked into your plan, use "Right where I want you." For everyday talk, "Way ahead of you," "I'm already on it," and "I saw that coming" also work well.

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逐句讲解

Part of the plan. 语气: Calm and relaxed

Use it when something happens and it doesn't surprise you, because you expected it. It can sound a little smug, so don't use it when someone is upset about a real problem.

“Part of the plan. Yes.”

出自Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
I'll keep one step ahead of them. 语气: Confident and proud

Use it to promise that you will stay prepared before other people or problems catch up with you. Change "them" to fit the situation, for example "the competition" or "the deadline."

“I'll keep one step ahead of them.”

出自Hopscotch (1980)
Right where I want you. 语气: Bold, playful challenge

Say it when you control the game and the other person has just made the move you wanted. It works in games and friendly competition, but it can sound threatening in a serious argument.

“Right where I want you.”

出自Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors (2018)
Way ahead of you. 语气: Friendly, a little proud

Use it when someone suggests something you have already done. It is casual, so keep it for friends and coworkers you know well, not for your boss's first request.
I'm already on it. 语气: Helpful and calm

Use it when someone asks for something and you have started working on it. It sounds polite and professional, so it is safe at work.
I saw that coming. 语气: Relaxed, knowing

Use it when something happens that you expected, even if other people were surprised. Be careful with bad news, because it can sound like "I told you so."

常见错误

不太合适 ~~You're always one step in front of me.~~

更合适的说法 You're always one step ahead of me.

"In front of" describes physical position. To talk about being better prepared or thinking earlier, English uses "one step ahead of."
不太合适 ~~I'll keep one step ahead them.~~

更合适的说法 I'll keep one step ahead of them.

"Ahead" needs "of" before the person or thing you are beating. Without "of," the sentence is not grammatical.
不太合适 ~~Right where I want.~~

更合适的说法 Right where I want you.

The line needs an object. "You" shows who is in the position you planned, so don't drop it.