English-Finnish translations for take the lead

Definition of take the lead

• To become the leader, to advance into first place
• To assume leadership over a group

Examples

• At 0-0, United will take the lead if they score the penalty.

Related words

• taken together
• take the bull by the horns
• take the gilt off the gingerbread
• take the rough with the smooth
• the devil take the hindmost
• take the piss
• take the count
• take the chance
• take the mickey
• take the cake