Success
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Meaning: making a lot of progress
Example: Our team has won eleven out of our twelve matches this season. We are on a roll. Read more ➺
Meaning: without success
Example: It seems as if the merger will go through and all our hard work has been in vain. Read more ➺
where there’s a will, there’s a way
Meaning: willpower will defeat any difficulty
Example: The man drove through eight countries in his car. It is true, where there is a will, there is a way. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who achieves the success with his own hark work
Example: The governor is a self-made man and has had properties around the city even before he joined politics. Read more ➺
Meaning: to succeed
Example: My neighbor had applied for the post of architect in a big project, but did not cut the mustard. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone especially a politician whose career is finished
Example: The officer is retiring from his job next month, soon he will be a yesterday's man. Read more ➺
Meaning: a situation in which you must take a big risk in order to avoid failure
Example: A do-or-die attempt to halt the invaders. Read more ➺
Meaning: a little known, unexpectedly successful entrant
Example: You never can tell, some dark horse many come along and win a House of Lords seat. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach the highest point of success
Example: The music band comprising engineering students is currently on the crest of a wave, with a launch of new album it has planned for next year. Read more ➺
Meaning: an irresistible victory
Example: The forecasters are predicting of making a clean sweep for the ruling party in the approaching election. Read more ➺
