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Úspěch - Victory

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se vítězství, jako je „draw first blood“ a „clean sweep“.

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English idioms related to Success

to be the first person or team that obtains an advantage over a competitor in any contest

Ex: During the negotiations, the union was able to gain the upper hand when they drew first blood by presenting a compelling argument for their demands.

to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it

Ex: The company's latest smartphone model goes one better than its predecessor with a more advanced camera system.

to defeat someone soundly or thoroughly in a competition or argument, often with the implication that the opponent had no chance of winning

Ex: During the debate, the politician cleaned his opponent's clock, leaving him unable to respond to his arguments.

superior to others in terms of advancement, achieving success, or modernity

Ex: The tech company 's innovative new product is so ahead of the curve that competitors will struggle to catch up .

to achieve a significantly higher level of success compared to someone or something else

Ex: The new sports car blew the doors off its competitors, setting a new speed record on the track.

to be able to beat someone or something due to being superior in terms of skill or strength

Ex: The boxer was determined to win the fight , but his opponent 's superior speed and got the best of him.

to manage to invent something that improves upon an existing concept or object

Ex: The software company was determined to build a better mousetrap than its competitors, with a new product that was more user-friendly and had better features.

to be in a slightly better position when competing against someone else

Ex: The online retailer had an edge over the other services with its faster shipping and wider selection of products.

to achieve significantly better results compared to other people or things

Ex: The musician's new album is a masterpiece, with every song knocking it out of the park.

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The video gamer is leaving his opponent in the dust with his expert knowledge of the game mechanics and quick reflexes.

to be much better, quicker, more successful etc. than someone or something else

Ex: The new product design was so innovative that it left the competition standing, quickly dominating the market and securing a commanding lead.

used to refer to someone who is slightly better in terms of being prepared, skilled, etc. when compared to someone or something else

Ex: The musician's natural talent and dedication kept him one jump ahead of his peers, constantly improving his skills and producing better music.

to increase one's level of effort, skill, or performance in a particular activity or area to achieve better results or compete more effectively

Ex: The musician stepped up his game and practiced his instrument for hours every day, resulting in a more polished and professional sound.

to deliver a much better performance compared to that of others'

Ex: The new smartphone is streets ahead of its predecessor, with a larger screen and more powerful processor.

to do something before someone else does it

Ex: The student submitted her term paper early, beating her classmates to the punch and impressing her professor with her diligence and quality of work.
clean sweep
[Podstatné jméno]

a decisive victory in which a team or player achieves consecutive wins in any game, contest, or other similar events

čistý triumf, úplné vítězství

čistý triumf, úplné vítězství

Ex: The tennis player achieved a clean sweep of her matches, winning every set and advancing to the finals.

to win an argument or other competitive situation

Ex: The hardworking student came out on top of the class, achieving the highest grades and academic honors.

to achieve success or victory in a particular situation or task

Ex: The employee worked hard to complete all their tasks win the day, impressing their boss with their productivity .
front runner
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or thing that is ahead of others in a race or other competitive situation

lídr, favorit

lídr, favorit

Ex: The tech company's latest product was the frontrunner in the race to develop the next big thing in consumer electronics, with innovative features and a sleek design.

to achieve a victory or success despite initially seeming unlikely or impossible, particularly after experiencing a setback or failure

Ex: The soccer team was losing the game 2-0 at halftime , but they managed to score three goals in the second half snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
by a nose
[fráze]

used to refer to a victory that is achieved only by a small margin

Ex: The skilled debater won the debate by a rhetorical nose, impressing the judges with her arguments.

to be in an advantageous position when competing against someone else

Ex: The team that has the best players, the best strategy, and the most resources has all the aces in the game.
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