taking point
First into danger
Taking point means assuming the lead position, especially in a military patrol where the point person walks ahead to scout for danger.
More broadly, it describes taking charge of an initiative or being first to face risk: She's taking point on the merger negotiations.
The phrase implies both leadership and exposure to whatever comes first.
- forefrontMost prominent position
- tip of the spearForemost element of advance
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- lead the wayGuide others forward
- vanguardForemost position or group
guide · scout · risk-taker · frontline · forward position · recon · combat patrol · advance party · trailblazer · captain · sentinel · leadership · call the shots · pioneer · commander · initiator · motivator · navigator
- taking the reinsleading, directing, steering, guiding, captaining
position in formation
taking pointbringing up the rear
rear guard · trailing · following · last in line · in the middle
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