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Success - Successful People & Things

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

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English idioms related to Success
in action
in action
[phrase]

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

Ex: You should see that chef in action. 
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in (good|perfect|full|) working order

working or operating correctly and without any problems

Ex: The machine is still in perfect working order. 
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in full swing

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

Ex: The campaign is in full swing now. 
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flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
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dark horse

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

Ex: She turned out to be the dark horse of the competition. 
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fat cat
fat cat
[noun]

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

Ex: The fat cat donated a huge sum to the campaign. 
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to [have] (got|) it going on

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

Ex: She's really got it going on in her new business. 
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late bloomer

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

Ex: She became a successful designer at fifty and proved she was a late bloomer. 
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[be] in luck
be in luck
[phrase]

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

Ex: You're in luck there's one ticket left. 
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king of the hill

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

Ex: After years of hard work, she became king of the hill in the fashion industry. 
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with flying colors

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: She passed the exam with flying colors. 
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to [carry] weight

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

Ex: Her opinion carries a lot of weight in the company. 
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man
man
[noun]

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

Ex: If you need your car fixed, Jack is the man. 
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