Success - Opportunities

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

Review

Flashcards

Quiz

[phrase]

to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

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

[phrase]

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

[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 leave the door open for future amendments and changes .

[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 grease the skids by investing in marketing and advertising .

[phrase]

to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

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

[sentence]

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

[noun]

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