Frontrunner

Frontrunner

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When you run in a race, it is definitely a good thing to be at the front.

Frontrunner

So I am guessing Jonathan and Anna are racing each other!

Those two are so competitive.

So I saw White Coast, Blue Sea last night.

Finally! Pretty great, huh!?!?

Well, I’m not sure I understand why people are saying it’s the frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars …

What? Are you serious?

I just can’t talk to you right now.

A “frontrunner” is the person or thing that is most likely to win a competition.

You can use this expression to talk about a sports team, a political candidate or, yes, a movie nominated for an award.

And that’s English in a Minute!