- 一马当先 yīmǎdāngxiān to take the leadTo be at the very front or take the lead in a task or competition; originally described a warrior charging at the head of an army on horseback.
- 奋勇当先 fènyǒngdāngxiān to be first to brave the frontTo summon up one's courage and be the first to charge forward; to fight in the vanguard.