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by philosopher-saint on September 3rd, 2009
My guess? = Get in front (ahead) of someone, maybe by 'out-flanking' them(?).
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by technios on September 3rd, 2009
to have diverted a potential threat... or offset a potential benefit... used in a sentance . I am glad I headed off that one that was gonna suck me dry in a bit mate, see the size of that bugger, I did not know mosquitos got so big! At least they fly slow, am I right?
by xddga13 on September 3rd, 2009
Usually to get in front of, "cut them off at the pass". Basically to get on top of the situation and control it. Not sure it's origins though...
Could be wrong though, but that's what I always thought it was
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by homee on January 23rd, 2009
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