Success - Successful People & Things

Dive into English idioms regarding successful people and things, like "dark horse" and "late bloomer".

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in action

[phrase]

(of a person) doing something one is trained for or is very good at

Ex: The chef is in action in the kitchen, preparing dishes for the busy dinner rush.

in good working order

[phrase]

working or operating correctly and without any problems

Ex: The printer is in full working order and is printing documents with high quality.

in full swing

[phrase]

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The party is in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time.

flash in the pan

[phrase]

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: The band's chart-topping single was just a flash in the pan.

dark horse

[noun]

a person with secret skills or ideas that when become known, they surprise people

Ex: The band 's new album was a dark horse - nobody expected it to be such a huge hit , but it ended up topping the charts .

fat cat

[noun]

someone who is very rich or influential, particularly a politician or business owner

Ex: The politician is often accused of being a fat cat, using his wealth and connections to gain power and influence .

to have (got) it going on

[phrase]

to achieve or experience significant success or progress, often with a sense of confidence and positive momentum

Ex: She has it going on in her career, receiving promotions and recognition.

late bloomer

[noun]

a person who achieves success, wealth, etc., at the later stages of life compared to others

Ex: The late bloomer who did n't start pursuing his passion for art until his fifties , but eventually became a successful painter , shows that it 's never too late to follow your dreams .

be in luck

[phrase]

to be in a situation in which one can have what they desire or need

Ex: You'll be in luck if you meet the professor during office hours; they might be able to answer your questions.

king of the hill

[phrase]

the person who holds the highest position or achieves the greatest success in a particular context or competition

Ex: The tech company's innovative product quickly surpassed its competitors and became the king of the hill in the industry.

with flying colors

[phrase]

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: The company launched its new product line with flying colors, exceeding sales projections in the first month.

to carry weight

[phrase]

(of a person or organization) to be exceptionally influential or important

Ex: The judge's ruling carries significant weight in the legal community.

man

[noun]

an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession

Ex: In the world of finance , he 's the man for investment strategies , having successfully navigated various market conditions over the years .

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