Success Idioms

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hold the key

Meaning: To have the essential power or control necessary to achieve a particular outcome or success.

Example: Her groundbreaking research could hold the key to curing the disease. Read more ➺


nice guys finish last

Meaning: Kind and considerate people often lose out in competitive situations to those who are more aggressive.

Example: He treated her with respect, but nice guys finish last when charm wins over honesty. Read more ➺


come a long way

Meaning: To achieve a much higher level of success than in the past. For example, an individual who began as a junior employee and is now a company executive has come a long way.


let him cook

Meaning: Allowing someone to proceed with their actions, especially when they are performing well or have potential, without interference.

Example: Despite initial doubts about his unconventional strategy, the coach decided to let him cook, resulting in a surprising victory. Read more ➺


with flying colours

Meaning: Achieve a task or goal very successfully.

Example: She completed the project with flying colours, impressing all her colleagues. Read more ➺


Midas touch

Meaning: the ability to easily turn any venture into a profitable success, as if by magic.

Example: Ever since she started her company, she's had the Midas touch with every product launch. Read more ➺


in the bag

Meaning: something is certain to be achieved or secured.

Example: The deal was finally in the bag after a few rounds of tough negotiations. Read more ➺


bear the palm

Meaning: emerge victorious.

Example: Their sports team had never borne the palm for years, but this year, they finally won the championship. Read more ➺


slam dunk

Meaning: accomplish something with great ease or efficiency.

Example: The new software made data entry a slam-dunk. Read more ➺


with a bang

Meaning: to start or finish with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, or success.

Example: These amazing recipes will set your engagement party off with a bang. Read more ➺


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