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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: The missed a trick by not investing in social media marketing earlier , and now they 're struggling to catch up to their competitors .
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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 second bite at the cherry.
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to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time

Ex: When negotiating the contract , make sure leave the door open for future amendments and changes .
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to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance

Ex: To ensure a successful product launch , the company plans grease the skids by investing in marketing and advertising .
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to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

Ex: The organization preparing the ground for future growth by investing in new technology and expanding its product line .
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used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort

Ex: The politician promised that if elected, the streets would be paved with gold for the people, but many remain skeptical of their ability to deliver on those promises.
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gravy train
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

gelukstrein, goudmijn

gelukstrein, goudmijn

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .Ze dacht dat een influencer zijn een **goudmijn** was, maar besefte al snel dat het opbouwen van een volgerschap hard werken en toewijding vereist.
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