后来居上
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.
反义词:遥遥领先 Streets ahead of.