Achieving Success

to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

As the sole breadwinner, John works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.

to be extremely popular or successful

I'm confident that the new restaurant will go like a bomb and become a popular dining destination.

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Our ability to meet the deadline will make or break our chances of winning the contract.

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

He had to sink or swim in the new job, with no training provided.

to be the first individual who discovers something or does something new and authentic

Mary is blazing a trail as the first woman to lead the company's engineering team.

used to describe a risky or extreme action or solution that could either lead to great success or complete failure

The company's decision to invest heavily in the new product was a kill or cure move.

to manage to find something or someone after a long time of searching

After months of searching, they finally ran the missing dog to earth and returned it to its owner.

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

Adding a bit of salt to the dish should do the trick and make it taste better.

to create opportunities that lead to success

Her success in the industry had opened doors for other women to pursue similar careers.

a situation where someone experiences a positive change in their health, energy levels, or outlook on life

Alice was given a new lease on life after she recovered from her illness.

to achieve an initial level of success in dealing with a particular task, situation, challenge, etc.

By the time we launched the app, we had already gotten to first base with many potential users.

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

The construction project was completed without a hitch, thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors.

to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money

If she doesn't find another job soon, she may have to turn tricks to pay the bills.

to continue to succeed fast

John went great guns at the company's annual sales conference last year.He won the top salesperson award and impressed everyone with his presentation skills.