Úspěch - Úspěšní lidé a věci

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů o úspěšných lidech a věcech, jako jsou "dark horse" a "late bloomer".

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in action [fráze]

(of a person) doing something one is trained for or is very good at

Ex: Despite being exhausted from the long hours, the medical team stayed in action and worked tirelessly to save the lives of those injured in the accident.

in (good|perfect|full|) working order [fráze]

working or operating correctly and without any problems

Ex: My marriage is in good working order , and my partner and I communicate well and support each other .

in full swing [fráze]

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The building project is in full swing , and the construction workers are making great progress .

flash in the pan [fráze]

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: The startup 's viral app turned out to be a flash in the pan , fading within months .

dark horse [Podstatné jméno]

temný kůň

Ex: Everyone thought that John would be the next CEO , but Susan turned out to be the dark horse - she had some innovative ideas that nobody knew about and ended up getting the job .

Všichni si mysleli, že John bude dalším generálním ředitelem, ale Susan se ukázala být temným koněm - měla některé inovativní nápady, o kterých nikdo nevěděl, a nakonec dostala práci.

fat cat [Podstatné jméno]

tlustá kočka

Ex: The Hollywood producer is seen as a fat cat , living in luxury while many actors and crew members are underpaid and overworked .

Hollywoodský producent je vnímán jako tlustá kočka, žijící v luxusu, zatímco mnoho herců a členů týmu je nedostatečně placeno a přepracováno.

to [have] (got|) it going on [fráze]

to achieve or experience significant success or progress, often with a sense of confidence and positive momentum

Ex: He had got it going on during his time in college , excelling academically and being actively involved in campus activities .

late bloomer [Podstatné jméno]

late bloomer

Ex: He didn't start playing music until his thirties, but now he's a successful musician. He's a late bloomer in the music industry.

Nezačal hrát hudbu až do svých třiceti let, ale nyní je úspěšným hudebníkem. Je to pozdní květ v hudebním průmyslu.

[be] in luck [fráze]

to be in a situation in which one can have what they desire or need

Ex: If we find a good deal at the antique store , we 'll be in luck ; the prices are usually high .

king of the hill [fráze]

the person who holds the highest position or achieves the greatest success in a particular context or competition

Ex: After winning the championship for the third year in a row , the basketball team was clearly the king of the hill .

with flying colors [fráze]

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: He defended his thesis with flying colors , receiving praise from the panel for his thorough research .

to [carry] weight [fráze]

(of a person or organization) to be exceptionally influential or important

Ex: His contributions to the project are significant and his ideas carry weight .

man [Podstatné jméno]

odborník

Ex: He 's the man when it comes to fixing cars .

Je to muž, pokud jde o opravu aut.

Úspěch
Success	Příležitosti	Cesta k úspěchu	Dosažení úspěchu
Úspěšní lidé a věci	Improvement	Posílení a Vylepšení	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Výhoda & Zásluha