Definition (行動)
To accomplish something before another person has the chance to do it.
抢先；搶先一步
I was just about to call him, but you beat me to it.
我正準備打電話給他，但你搶先一步了。
She was going to post the announcement, but her colleague beat her to it.
她正要發布公告，但她的同事搶先一步了。
I was planning to buy that coat, but someone beat me to it.
我正打算買那件外套，但有人搶先一步了。