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Success and Failure - Growth and Achievement

Here you will learn some English words related to growth and achievement such as "make it", "leading", and "marvel".

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Words Related to Success and Failure
kick-ass
kick-ass
[Adjective]

extremely good and successful, particularly in an impactful way

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to [kick] ass
to kick ass
[phrase]

to act great with ferocity and aggression, particularly to achieve something or to prove others one's capability to other

Ex: He was sold to America as a star and really kicked ass. 
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to [kill] it
to kill it
[phrase]

to excel at doing something

Ex: Chris kills it on drums. 
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to [kill] two birds with one stone

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

Ex: I killed two birds with one stone by walking to work and getting my exercise. 
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to [knock|whip] {sb/sth} into shape

to make a person or thing improve in a way that one prefers them to

Ex: After a successful career at the Italian central bank, few people doubt his ability to whip the economy into shape. 
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Ex: After months of preparation and interviews, she finally landed the position as the lead software developer. 
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leading
leading
[Adjective]

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

Ex: The company's leading product dominates the market, setting the standard for quality and innovation. 
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to leave the field clear for {sb}

to enable someone to become successful in a particular field by no longer participating in a competition

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lifeblood
lifeblood
[noun]

something that is most crucial to the continuing success or survival of something else

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lifework
lifework
[noun]

a person's entire career, accomplishments, and dedicated efforts throughout their lifetime

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look-in
look-in
[noun]

a chance to be chosen, take part in something, or succeed in it

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to {not} [look] back

to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause

Ex: After her first hit single, she never looked back. 
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to [look] to {one's} laurels

to try harder in order not to let others outdo one

Ex: The market leader must look to its laurels now that new rivals are growing fast. 
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lucky
lucky
[Adjective]

getting benefits through random chance and not intention

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Machiavellian
Machiavellian
[Adjective]

using manipulation or deceit to achieve one's goals

Ex: She used Machiavellian tactics to secure the promotion over her colleagues. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to contribute significantly to the completeness or success of someone or something

Ex: A strong thesis statement can make an essay. 
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to [make] a go of {sth}

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

Ex: They worked hard to make a go of their small café. 
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to [make] an omelet without breaking eggs

to make an attempt to achiee something without making any sacrifices

Ex: Making an omelet without breaking eggs is not gonna happen again Paul I assure you. 
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to make good
to make good
[phrase]

to become extremely wealthy and successful

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to make it

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

Ex: I won't be able to make it tonight. 
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to [make] it big

to reach a great level of fame and success

Ex: She moved to Los Angeles hoping to make it big as an actress. 
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to [make] {one's} mark

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

Ex: She made her mark in the fashion industry at a young age. 
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to [make] something of {oneself}

to become successful, respected, or important through one's own effort

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to [make] the cut

to succeed in meeting or maintaining the necessary requirements for a particular thing

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to [make] the grade

to succeed in reaching the desired result

Ex: Only three of the applicants made the grade for the final interview. 
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She managed to finish the project just before the deadline. 
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marvel
marvel
[noun]

a person or thing that is extraordinarily impressive or admirable

Ex: The new architectural design was a marvel, blending modern aesthetics with environmental sustainability. 
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masterstroke

a clever action that results in success

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master plan

a plan that provides a waypoint to accomplish something difficult

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meteoric
meteoric
[Adjective]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

Ex: Her meteoric rise to stardom came as a surprise to many, given how quickly she gained popularity. 
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mettle
mettle
[noun]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

Ex: She proved her mettle by staying calm under pressure. 
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Midas touch

a type of ability where one can make a profit from anything that one does

Ex: Every business she starts succeeds; she has the Midas touch. 
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moral victory

a defeat that ends in achieving something of high moral value

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to [move] heaven and earth

to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

Ex: She moved heaven and earth to get her son into a good school. 
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to [move] mountains

to accomplish something challenging or seemingly impossible through extraordinary effort and determination

Ex: With enough determination, this team can move mountains. 
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to [move] up in the world

to achieve greater success, or attain a higher position or standing in society

Ex: I hope to move up in the world and get a better job with higher pay. 
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