Úspěch - Příležitosti

Prozkoumejte anglická idiomy týkající se příležitostí s příklady jako "gravy train" a "grease the skids".

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to [miss] a trick [fráze]

to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Ex: Dorothy regrets missing a trick when she did n't invest in Bitcoin a few years ago , as it has since become incredibly valuable .

second bite (at|to) the cherry [fráze]

another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at

Ex: Despite losing his first match, the boxer got another bite at the cherry when his opponent dropped out, and he won the second match.

to [leave] the door open for {sth} [fráze]

to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time

Ex: Even though he 's not sure if he wants to pursue a career in acting , Tom is leaving the door open for the possibility by attending local theater auditions .

to [grease] the skids [fráze]

to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance

Ex: The politician spent months greasing the skids with various interest groups and stakeholders before announcing his candidacy .

to [prepare] the [ground] for {sth} [fráze]

to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

Ex: John prepared the ground for his upcoming job interview by researching the company and practicing his responses to potential interview questions .

the streets of {sw} [are] paved with gold [věta]

used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort

Ex: Despite warnings from family and friends, the couple decided to move to the big city, convinced that the streets were paved with gold and that they could achieve their dreams there.

gravy train [Podstatné jméno]

vlak štěstí

Ex: Investing in the right stocks can be like riding a gravy train , earning passive income without having to do much .

Investování do správných akcií může být jako jízda vlakem štěstí, vydělávání pasivního příjmu bez nutnosti dělat mnoho.

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