got there first
- arrivedReached one's destination
- firstPosition number one
- winnerOne who prevails
- aheadIn the lead
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
early · pioneer · trailblazer · frontrunner · lead · victory · finish line · claimed · staked · discovered · explored · raced · sprinted · rushed · dibs · called it · shotgun · scooped
arrival order
got there firstbrought up the rear
trailed behind · lagged behind · followed · came after · trailed
achievement of priority
got there firstmissed the boat
Failed to seize opportunity
missed out · came after · jumped on the bandwagon · fell short