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Success and Failure - Success and Progress

Here you will learn some English words related to success and progress such as "bear fruit", "boom", and "breakout".

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to [be] cooking with gas

to be doing very well or functioning effectively

Ex: After a slow start, the team is finally cooking with gas. 
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to be golden
to be golden
[phrase]

to be in a situation or state of success where one no longer has problems in a particular field

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to [bear] fruit

to produce a satisfactory or successful result

Ex: After years of work, their efforts finally bore fruit. 
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beginner's luck

success that happens because someone is new, not because of skill

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to belong to

to be the most successful or popular individual in a particular activity

Ex: The 100m sprint belongs to Usain Bolt thanks to his unmatched speed and multiple Olympic golds. 
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best of luck
best of luck
[interjection]

used to hope that someone succeeds in doing something or wish them good luck in doing so

Ex: Best of luck with your audition for the play! 
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better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Ex: I finally submitted my application. Better late than never, right? 
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better luck next time
better luck next time
[interjection]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Ex: That was a tough break, but better luck next time. 
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big
big
[Adjective]

widely recognized and influential in society, often achieving notable success and popularity

Ex: The new band quickly became big, with their songs being played everywhere. 
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big-league
big-league
[Adjective]

of great importance or reaching high levels of success

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big time
big time
[noun]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

Ex: After years of playing in small clubs, the band finally made it to the big time with their hit single. 
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blockbusting
blockbusting
[Adjective]

(particularly of a novel, motion picture, etc.) commercially successful in terms of sales and reception

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to blossom

to start to be healthier, more successful, or confident

Ex: Over the summer, she began to blossom into a confident and articulate young woman. 
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to bluff {one's} way

to manipulate other people into believing something untrue in order to resolve a difficult situation

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boffo
boffo
[Adjective]

resoundingly successful, popular, or impressive

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bonanza
bonanza
[noun]

a sudden happening that brings great fortune, huge profit, or sudden increase in wealth

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boom
boom
[noun]

a sudden event bringing significant success, fortune, or opportunity

Ex: The tech startup experienced a boom after its new app launched. 
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to boom
to boom
[Verb]

to experience great growth and improvement

Ex: The tech industry began to boom with the rise of smartphones and apps. 
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bragging rights

the honor of being able to proudly say that one has won or done better than others

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brass ring

a golden opportunity to do or get something

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break
break
[noun]

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success

Ex: He got his big break when he was cast in a major movie role. 
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to break into

to become successful in a task or activity one is dealing with

Ex: The company's innovative approach allowed them to break into new markets. 
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to break through

to successfully overcome or manage a problem or a difficult situation

Ex: The community came together to break through social challenges. 
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breakout
breakout
[Adjective]

suddenly experiencing a smashing success or becoming extremely popular

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breakthrough
breakthrough
[Adjective]

describing an action, discovery, or development that represents a significant and pioneering advance

Ex: The team announced a breakthrough treatment for the disease. 
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to breeze through

to do or achieve something easily

Ex: She's so well-prepared that she can breeze through difficult exams. 
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