Success Idioms
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Meaning: succeed with a first step.
Example: Mary was so excited to get her foot in the door with her new internship. Read more ➺
Meaning: putting a lot of effort to get a task done.
Example: He has put in nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into this company. Read more ➺
know which side one’s bread is buttered
Meaning: to be cognizant of where one's interests lie in a given situation.
Example: He tries to come across as a neutral party, but he is very aware of which side his bread is buttered on. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to refer to the person who originally invented a particular scheme, plan or idea
Example: Gladys was the brains behind the successful birthday party that left all the children smiling on their way back home. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very powerful individual
Example: He is a big gun at the law firm; he has never lost a single court case. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something very likely to happen, occur or take place.
Example: A promotion is in the cards for him. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a possibility of succeeding, even if a remote one
Example: Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job? Read more ➺
Meaning: by any possible means
Example: The farmer will not sell us the land. By hook or by crook, he is hanging on to it. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start doing something because it is fashionable or profitable
Example: The whole town was quick to jump on the bandwagon when people began to realize the home team would win the championship. Read more ➺
Meaning: be the undisputed champion
Example: He made £3 million before he was 30, so he is the king of the hill in this industry. Read more ➺