Success - Opportunities

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

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to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Ex: We would miss a trick if we ignored customer feedback.

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

Ex: If the first launch fails, we may not get a second bite at the cherry.

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

Ex: The coach left the door open for his return to the team.

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

Ex: The consultant was hired to grease the skids and get the plan approved.

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to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

Ex: The training program prepared the ground for their promotion.

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

Ex: She grew up believing the streets of America were paved with gold.

[noun]

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

Ex: Once the gravy train stopped , people quickly lost interest .