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Success and Failure - Prosperity and Success

Here you will learn some English words related to prosperity and success such as "nail", "opportunity", and "prevail".

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to nail
to nail
[Verb]

to easily succeed at doing something

Ex: She nailed the interview and got the job on the spot. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a small difference or close proximity in various context

Ex: The team secured a narrow victory, winning the championship by a single point. 
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to notch
to notch
[Verb]

to successfully get or achieve something

Ex: Despite the fierce competition, she managed to notch a coveted spot in the top-tier university. 
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nothing succeeds like success

used to imply that a success can create a positive cycle where more success is likely to follow, as the initial success can build momentum and inspire further success

Ex: After winning the championship, the team's morale was boosted and nothing succeeds like success, as they went on to win the next two games. 
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to nurture

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

Ex: Teachers aim to nurture students' intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. 
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on a (roll|tear)
on a roll
[phrase]

having a period of repeated success

Ex: She's been on a roll since winning that first match. 
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on a wing and a prayer

with only the slightest chance or hope of achieving success

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on course
on course
[phrase]

likely to achieve something as expected

Ex: The project is on course to finish by June. 
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on fire
on fire
[phrase]

in a state of continued success or achievement

Ex: I was worried that Sarah wouldn't be able to handled the advanced math class that we moved her into, but she's been on fire this whole semester. 
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on a knife-edge

in a very dangerous or difficult situation in which a small change can lead to a failure

Ex: The outcome of the championship game hung on a knife-edge, with both teams tied in the final seconds. 
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on the back of

because of an earlier success or achievement

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on the up and up

becoming increasingly successful with the passage of time

Ex: Their business has really been on the up and up lately. 
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on the way to {doing sth}

in the process of progressing toward a particular goal

Ex: She is on the way to becoming a successful lawyer. 
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on track
on track
[phrase]

making progress as planned or expected and likely to achieve a goal or finish on time

Ex: The project is on track to be completed by the deadline. 
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a step ahead
a step ahead
[phrase]

in a more advanced, prepared, or advantageous position than others

Ex: The company stayed a step ahead by adopting new technology early. 
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to [open] doors (to|for) {sb/sth}

to create opportunities that lead to success

Ex: Learning English can open doors for your career. 
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open sesame

something that makes achieving a certain thing very easy

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opportunity

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion. 
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to outperform

to do better than someone or something

Ex: The new model of the car is expected to outperform its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency. 
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to own
to own
[Verb]

to dominate or defeat an opponent, especially in gaming

Ex: I totally owned him in that match. 
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to parlay into

to use one thing or a particular quality to achieve success or gain a bigger or better thing

Ex: The band parlayed their local popularity into international stardom. 
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passport
passport
[noun]

a thing that helps one achieve something or makes something possible

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pay dirt
pay dirt
[noun]

a valuable or significant discovery, often resulting in financial gain or success

Ex: After months of research, the team finally hit pay dirt. 
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to pay off

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

Ex: All those hours of studying really paid off during the exam. 
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peak
peak
[noun]

the topmost point on a graph that indicates the highest level reached during a progression or development

Ex: On the sales chart, the peak occurred in December, showing the highest number of transactions. 
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to [play] {one's} cards right

to make good use of the things that are at one's disposal so as to succeed or gain something

Ex: If you play your cards right, this internship could turn into a full-time job. 
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practical
practical
[Adjective]

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

Ex: The engineer proposed a practical solution to the problem. 
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practicality

the quality that makes something suitable or likely to succeed

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preeminent
preeminent
[Adjective]

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

Ex: As a preeminent scholar in the field, Professor Smith has made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics. 
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pre-eminence

the quality of surpassing others in terms of being more important, successful, etc.

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premier
premier
[Adjective]

considered most successful or important, particularly compared to others

Ex: The city's premier university is known for its rigorous academic programs and esteemed faculty. 
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to prevail

to prove that an opinion, idea, etc. is superior and make it become accepted by others, particularly after a dispute or struggle

Ex: Despite initial resistance, the new policy ultimately prevailed and was adopted by the board. 
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