look ahead

Verb

Meaning

To consider the future, to anticipate future events.
You should forget the past and look ahead.
He will need to look ahead a few years if he wants to make solid and realistic plans for his business.

to look in front of you literally

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Examples

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others. Bill Gates

At the beginning of a decade it is tempting to look ahead for the next ten years. Lawrence Klein

Gratitude looks to the past and love to the present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead. C. S. Lewis

He who doesn't look ahead remains behind. Mexican Proverb

One who does not look ahead remains behind. Brazilian Proverb

He who does not look ahead always remains behind. Nigerian Proverb

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