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.