Have the cheek to do

He finished first though he began last.

eg：He started the last and became the first to find the best is behind.

中英俚语俗语来源：史记·汲郑列传：“陛下用群臣，如积薪耳，后来者居上。”

同义词:迎头赶上 To overtake one.

参考例句：

We're being passed, you gotta catch up! 我们被超了，得迎头赶上!

反义词:遥遥领先 Streets ahead of.

参考例句：

Plus, she's hot and thinks you're a tool, so I'm way ahead 加上,她很火辣而且只是想利用你,所以我遥遥领先.