Success - Opportunities

Explore English idioms regarding opportunities with examples like "gravy train" and "grease the skids".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Quiz

Start learning

to miss a trick

[phrase]

to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Ex: The company missed a trick by not investing in social media marketing earlier, and now they're struggling to catch up to their competitors.

second bite at the cherry

[phrase]

another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at

Ex: The team is hoping to win the championship this year, after losing in the finals last season, they're excited to have a second bite at the cherry.

to leave the door open for something

[phrase]

to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time

Ex: When negotiating the contract, make sure to leave the door open for future amendments and changes.

to grease the skids

[phrase]

to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance

Ex: To ensure a successful product launch, the company plans to grease the skids by investing in marketing and advertising.

to prepare the ground for something

[phrase]

to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

Ex: The organization is preparing the ground for future growth by investing in new technology and expanding its product line.

the streets of sw are paved with gold

[sentence]

used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort

Ex: The politician promised that if elected, the streets would be paved with gold for the people, but many remain skeptical of their ability to deliver on those promises.

gravy train

[noun]

a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .

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

Download LanGeek app