productively

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHJvZHVjdGl2ZWx5&hash=c4acb0c58ae4337ce30eb1c60290cf07516e6676&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

progress

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHJvZ3Jlc3M&hash=f2bc14c3c6d9949ce4716c4275d359ea346409c2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to progress

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHJvZ3Jlc3M&hash=5498231aaada923e151ef1c3ac35310b91ba4567&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to promote

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHJvbW90ZQ&hash=6a7dd171affdcda7cc4fe8fcba32fd26f7413aed&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to prosper

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHJvc3Blcg&hash=c56c2701c3652a35033e3c5ee59b77d264c9ac26&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

prosperity

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHJvc3Blcml0eQ&hash=2487a7316edaf673e985f8b9bfeb72478031dd87&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

prosperous

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHJvc3Blcm91cw&hash=04bf2e1a8d76848a7222036a1c2ded34beb24e32&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

psychological moment

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHN5Y2hvbG9naWNhbCBtb21lbnQ&hash=70abb4638f038cff4481ba4aadbd2012d4f542b8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

to pull off

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHVsbCBvZmY&hash=7cc7461d59359a3921e4aa46e3a8f559d9a1becd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

The idiom "pull out all the stops" originated from pipe organs, where stops are controls that activate different sets of pipes to produce different sounds. The phrase is mainly used to emphasize the idea of using maximum energy, creativity, and determination, often in the face of a challenging or important endeavor.

to [pull] out all the stops

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHVsbCBvdXQgYWxsIHRoZSBzdG9wcw&hash=7346dfc0a941d1f900d911657d58a3f391ff00ce&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to pursue

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcHVyc3Vl&hash=50d412c78d73caa83c90d02c2e6730d584de536f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

push

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cHVzaA&hash=9f6edd457cd39d30bd96eb15425eeb9e1f003757&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

realizable

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmVhbGl6YWJsZQ&hash=cb4ddfde320890596bd06346746af20af1e3b373&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to realize

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmVhbGl6ZQ&hash=bc3bfaf99daca0730c95c87cf6b4083fc24fed0c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

record-breaking

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmVjb3JkLWJyZWFraW5n&hash=a9468a34a88090bfc6e8a314227365e1068cda2d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

result

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmVzdWx0&hash=2cfb8a2612538e03ea7dbcb061ca50c7b216ae23&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

The phrase "ride high" is believed to have originated in the 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the image of a horse rider who is sitting high in the saddle. This image suggests that the rider is in a position of control and authority. It is used to describe a situation where someone is experiencing a period of great success, happiness, or confidence.

What is the origin of the idiom "ride high" and when to use it?

to [ride] high

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmlkZSBoaWdo&hash=4a001ab2d915ba1d2342a322a059a9741615e6a0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

The origin of the idiom "ride on one's coattails" can be traced back to the 19th century when coattails were a prominent feature of men's formal attire. Coattails were long flaps at the back of a coat that extended below the waistline. They were primarily decorative and often associated with individuals of higher social status or authority. The phrase metaphorically suggests that someone is riding or clinging onto the coattails of another person, using their position, influence, or success to gain advantages or benefits for themselves. It implies a sense of opportunism and opportunistic behavior, where one person is taking advantage of the accomplishments or reputation of another, rather than achieving success through their own efforts.

What is the origin of the idiom "ride on one's coattails" and when to use it?

to [ride] on {one's} coattails

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmlkZSBvbiBvbmUncyBjb2F0dGFpbHM&hash=b023ec6a6dedae6f628b075de310cdf5f4400ee3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to rise

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmlzZQ&hash=234ab32778168faf91e95b031eaa753f85a52eb1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to sail through

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2FpbCB0aHJvdWdo&hash=d8853233260bd023c51b6ef05778986dfff1231e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

The idiom "save the day" is a commonly used expression in English without a specific historical origin. It is used to describe a situation where someone successfully rescues or resolves a problematic or challenging scenario, often at the last minute, preventing potential disaster or failure. This idiom emphasizes the idea of a timely intervention or act of heroism to ensure a positive outcome.

What is the origin of the idiom "save the day" and when to use it?

to [save] the (day|situation)

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2F2ZSB0aGUgZGF5&hash=4a850f99a130c0b6ea7a51c8faac6781ef9e3477&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to score

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2NvcmU&hash=0a98be39895fdc45edaef2ecc8d48e64ddfcfbaf&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

to scrape through

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2NyYXBlIHRocm91Z2g&hash=118f8b78c991533e30ab78c14e59e7154c4aca60&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

secret

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VjcmV0&hash=440a7c8699f53b1179a908f4983b5c9a8f661978&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to secure

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2VjdXJl&hash=7c1b6ff79d6ee6dd3bb92e857bd8ebd897619c9b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

self-made

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1tYWRl&hash=0a485a731958e347dd89699a7ddd07b97ca2b35e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

self-realization

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1yZWFsaXphdGlvbg&hash=ee1ba42c065af936ee02ff90bdf884179cc041eb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

to [set] {sb/sth} on {one's} feet

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2V0IHNvbWVib2R5IG9yIHNvbWV0aGluZyBvbiBvbmUncyBmZWV0&hash=553743820e22a7eece5274452e33ec90a3ea9aaa&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

to [set] the world on fire

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2V0IHRoZSB3b3JsZCBvbiBmaXJl&hash=e4d61aa7c3dd5a3403bd7e506a0df3a17daf7e3e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

The origin of this idiom comes from swimming, where a person is either able to stay afloat and swim or will sink and drown. The idiom is used to describe a situation where someone is left with no choice but to succeed or fail on their own, without any help or support. The phrase suggests that the situation is challenging, and that the outcome is uncertain, but that the person must do their best to succeed.

What is the origin of the idiom "sink or swim" and when to use it?

to sink or swim

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2luayBvciBzd2lt&hash=3635343a766594e040eb50129211a795ddc8dcb3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

to short-circuit

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2hvcnQtY2lyY3VpdA&hash=01814c0b9bdbf7e0a02cd5db1a989a711f062861&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

shot

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2hvdA&hash=da16d2643a77ce3bfd38c9ec3171472a8b57d78a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

to smile on

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc21pbGUgb24&hash=0d151f4a3fd51d6d851b8832dd480e09dbf81fd9&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

The origin of the phrase "so far so good" is uncertain, but it likely comes from the idea of assessing progress or success at a particular point in time. The phrase emphasizes that things have been going well up to that point, but it does not necessarily guarantee continued success or progress.

What is the origin of the idiom "so far so good" and when to use it?

so far so good

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c28gZmFyIHNvIGdvb2Q&hash=8e5572bbbdb37872a8be90ab3e360e4991677e0d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

sporting chance

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3BvcnRpbmcgY2hhbmNl&hash=7327eebe4479ed6d42994a06444df5c527b848bd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

Here you will learn some English words related to seeking success such as "prosper", "realizable", and "sail through".

Op zoek naar succes

Engelse woorden voor "Succes zoeken"

Seeking Success

English Words for "Seeking Success"