out-jockey

out-jockey

The rider tried to out-jockey his opponent at the final turn.

Definition

Verb: to out-jockey means to outmaneuver or defeat someone through cunning, trickery, or superior strategy, especially in a competitive or deceptive manner.

Usage Examples
  • (He defeated his opponents through cunning tactics.)
  • (She used superior strategy to gain an advantage.)
  • (He outmaneuvered the other player through clever planning.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to out-jockey someone for something": to use cunning methods to gain a specific position or advantage.

    • He out-jockeyed his colleagues for the promotion by taking credit for their work. (He used deceitful means to secure the job ahead of others.)

  • "to out-jockey in negotiations": to use clever or deceptive tactics to gain a better outcome in a discussion or deal.

    • The lawyer out-jockeyed the opposing counsel by introducing evidence at the last moment. (She used a surprise strategy to win the argument.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Jockey (verb): to maneuver or manipulate for advantage.

    • He jockeyed for position in the race. (He tried to gain a better spot through careful movement.)

  • Jockey (noun): a person who rides horses in races; also, someone who uses cunning to gain advantage.

    • The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory. (The rider used expertise to win.)

  • Jockeying (noun): the act of maneuvering for advantage.

    • There was a lot of jockeying among candidates before the leadership vote. (Competitive maneuvering occurred.)
Synonyms
  • Outmaneuver: to defeat someone by being more skillful or clever.
  • Outwit: to defeat someone by being more intelligent or cunning.
  • Outsmart: to defeat someone by being smarter or more clever.
  • Outfox: to defeat someone by being more cunning (like a fox).
Phrasal Verbs
  • Jockey for position: to try to gain an advantage over others in a competitive situation.
    • The journalists jockeyed for position to get the best view of the celebrity. (They competed to be in a favorable spot.)
Related Idioms

  • Play one's cards right: to act cleverly or strategically to achieve a goal.

    • If you play your cards right, you can out-jockey your rivals. (Use cunning tactics effectively.)

  • Have an ace up one's sleeve: to have a secret advantage or trick.

    • She had an ace up her sleeve that allowed her to out-jockey the competition. (She had a hidden strategy that gave her the upper hand.)