Success - Success

Discover how English idioms like "bear fruit" and "salad days" relate to success in English.

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Success

to succeed or proceed as intended

Ex: Everything fell into place for the launch of the new product .

to produce a satisfactory or successful result

Ex: The long hours of studying and preparation for the exam finally bore fruit when Rebecca received the highest score in her class .

to produce great results or be extremely successful

Ex: Jane always goes to town on her work , consistently producing high-quality results .

experiencing a period of great success or good luck

Ex: Last year , the athlete was on a roll , winning several major competitions and setting new personal records .

to be successful or experiencing a period of success

Ex: Mark is currently riding high after receiving a promotion at work .
with a bang [phrase]

in a grand or impressive manner, often used to describe the successful start of an event, party, or project

Ex: The party ended with a bang , with fireworks lighting up the sky as the clock struck midnight .
in the bag [phrase]

used to convey that something is guaranteed to be accomplished

Ex: After acing all the practice tests , she felt that success in the exam was in the bag .

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: Their dance routine brought the house down at the competition .

a thing that is considered someone's or something's greatest achievement

Ex: Her latest novel is her crowning glory , receiving widespread critical acclaim and topping the bestseller lists .

the time when something is at its best or most successful

Ex: The fashion designer is currently enjoying her salad days , receiving prestigious awards and recognition for her unique and innovative designs .

to become partners with or rely on someone who is already successful so that one can achieve the same level of success

Ex: The successful CEO hitched her wagon to a star early in her career by partnering with a well-known industry leader .

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

Ex: The team did n't look back after winning their first championship .

to be in a position where one's success is guaranteed

Ex: After working hard for years , the successful business owner had got it made and could finally enjoy the rewards of their efforts .

to set very high goals and work hard to achieve them, even if they seem very difficult or impossible to reach

Ex: The startup company is reaching for the moon with its ambitious goals to revolutionize the industry .

to achieve success or victory in a situation where it was not expected

Ex: Despite facing many challenges , the young entrepreneur came up trumps and secured a major investment for their startup .

to function successfully, often in an unexpected or impressive way

Ex: The system was designed to work like a charm , and it did .

a series of three victories, successes, or related accomplishments achieved by the same individual

Ex: He won three Pulitzer Prizes in a row , achieving a literary hat trick .

to achieve quick and remarkable success or popularity

Ex: The company 's stock price rose like a rocket when they announced their new product , but it fell like a stick when it did n't meet expectations .