| 词汇 | have the inside track |
| 词源 | have the inside track. This phrase means “to have an ad- vantageous position in any competitive situation.” The ex- pression is from American track and field and dates back to the mid-19th century. The inside track or lane on a race course is the shortest and the runner positioned in it has the least distance to run (which is why many races have staggered starts). |
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