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: Despite being exhausted from the long hours, the medical team stayed in action and worked tirelessly to save the lives of those injured in the accident.

in (good|perfect|full|) 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 building project is in full swing , and the construction workers are making great progress .

flash in the pan [phrase]

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: His debut novel was a flash in the pan — praised briefly , then forgotten .

dark horse [noun]

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

Ex: Everyone thought that John would be the next CEO , but Susan turned out to be the dark horse - she had some innovative ideas that nobody knew about and ended up getting the job .

fat cat [noun]

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

Ex: The Hollywood producer is seen as a fat cat , living in luxury while many actors and crew members are underpaid and overworked .

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: He didn't start playing music until his thirties, but now he's a successful musician. He's a late bloomer in the music industry.

[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 're able to attend the concert ; it 's sold out everywhere

king of the hill [phrase]

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

Ex: After winning the championship for the third year in a row , the basketball team was clearly the king of the hill .

with flying colors [phrase]

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: She passed her exams with flying colors , achieving top scores in every subject .

to [carry] weight [phrase]

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

Ex: She has a lot of experience in the industry , and her opinion really carries weight .

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 .

Success
Success	Opportunities	The Road to Success	Achieving Success
Successful People & Things	Improvement	Boost & Enhancement	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Benefit & Merit