A little bit more prepared, skilled, or successful than someone or something else; able to outmaneuver or outpace someone or something.
What does the saying one step ahead mean?
Definition of a/one step ahead of
1 : better prepared than (someone or something) The teacher really has to work to keep one step ahead of the class. She always seems to be one step ahead of me.
What is the meaning of One Step Closer?
Informal (chiefly U.S.) to move, often in an attractive graceful manner, as in dancing. he can really step around.