Succes - Succesvolle mensen en dingen

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over succesvolle mensen en dingen, zoals "dark horse" en "late bloomer".

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in action [Zinsdeel]

(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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: His debut novel was a flash in the pan — praised briefly , then forgotten .

dark horse [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een buitenbeentje

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 .

Iedereen dacht dat John de volgende CEO zou worden, maar Susan bleek het donkere paard te zijn - ze had enkele innovatieve ideeën die niemand kende en kreeg uiteindelijk de baan.

fat cat [zelfstandig naamwoord]

dikke kat

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

De Hollywood-producent wordt gezien als een dikke kat, levend in luxe terwijl veel acteurs en crewleden onderbetaald en overwerkt zijn.

to [have] (got|) it going on [Zinsdeel]

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 [zelfstandig naamwoord]

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.

Hij begon pas met muziek spelen in de dertig, maar nu is hij een succesvolle muzikant. Hij is een late bloeier in de muziekindustrie.

[be] in luck [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: " You 'll be in luck if you 're able to attend the concert ; it 's sold out everywhere

king of the hill [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: She passed her exams with flying colors , achieving top scores in every subject .

to [carry] weight [Zinsdeel]

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

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man [zelfstandig naamwoord]

expert

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

Hij is de man als het gaat om het repareren van auto's.

Succes
Success	Kansen	De weg naar succes	Succes bereiken
Succesvolle mensen en dingen	Improvement	Boost & Verbetering	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Voordeel & Verdienste