Succes - Kansen

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over kansen met voorbeelden zoals "gravy train" en "grease the skids".

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to [miss] a trick [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The team is hoping to win the championship this year , after losing in the finals last season , they 're excited to have a second bite at the cherry .

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

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} [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zin]

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

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gravy train [zelfstandig naamwoord]

gelukstrein

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

Investeren in de juiste aandelen kan zijn als het instappen in een gelukstrein, passief inkomen verdienen zonder veel te hoeven doen.

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