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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 7

1What does bit the dust mean in this sentence?The old car bit the dust on the way up the mountain.
2Tim was such a worthless and lazy contributor to the group that his inclusion in it served as ....., rather than an advantage, to the group's progress.
3Bob is trying to win the game by hook or by crook.
4Stay ahead of the pack
5Head start
6To their detriment
7Make hay while the sun shines means
8ROCK THE BOAT
9It's all downhill from here
10She was so happy because she passed the exam with .....
11Deserved because of what you have done or experienced
12A contract judged null and void
13What does stepping out of your comfort zone mean?
14What does the idiom 'good things come to those who wait' mean?
15How do you call the artist that has only had one succesful song?
16They went on holiday and .....!
17Know sth inside out
18CLOSESTSara brought in a lot of business last month; she would ask for a pay rise while she's still on a roll.
19The new policy aims to ..... for all employees, regardless of experience.
20Businesses remain afloat through innovation. The phrase "remain afloat" is closest to:
21What does the phrase "get to the nub" in the sentence "It's my contention that going to work on Friday in jeans and a T-shirt isn't really getting to the nub of the issue" mean?
22Select the correct idiom to complete the sentence: Last year, I lost my job, my house, and almost my life in a car accident, but now, I have a better job, a great house, and brand-new car. ..... for me finally!
23If someone follows rules strictly, they are doing things:
24What does it mean to say:STAND A CHANCE
25Who has become synonymous with genius?
26Who "gave their lives that the nation might live" ?
27Lines the pockets of connected individuals
28Which idiom would you use when someone needs to change their ways?
29Cleeff practiced piano every day. His teacher told him that ....., and he could become a great pianist.
30This person is very energetic and eager to be successful
31The meaning of the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" is To become easily frightened
32Doomed
33What expression means "be punished or blamed for something"
34If you missed the boat, you .....
35I realised I had ..... the wrong horse when the company went bankrupt.
36What does it mean to say:JUMP AT THE CHANCE
37Idioms.To end in smoke
38What does this idiom mean? Every dog has its day
39The film didn't really live up to my expectations.
40Each member of the team had all their .....
41Almost succeed.
42Don't let success go to your ....., will you?
43If something is "out of reach," what does it mean?
44The latest opinion polls show that the government is losing ground to the opposition party.A. losing its time B. losing its opinion C. losing its votes D. losing its advantage
45Right understanding with physical facilities brings .....
46Which word or phrase completes the sentence: When her business crashed, she had to pick up ..... and start again.
47What does "to be just the ticket" mean?
48After being fooled, Larry realized that all that glitter is not gold.
49Match the sentence below to one of the words/phrases in the boxesI lost my job last month.
50We saw the ..... of our labour on the orphan's happy faces.
51What's the meaning of the phrase "Nailed it"?
52Meaning: Not a good or safe idea to do.
53Having a growth mindset helps you
54In the sentence "The athlete sprinted past the finish line, leaving his competitors in the dust," what does the idiom "leaving them in the dust" mean?
55If someone is devious and ruthless, especially in politics, they might be called
56Explain the meaning of the idiom 'a piece of cake'.
57When SOMETHING is EASIER SAID than DONE it means .....
58To "edge out" means ..... A) to move in slowlyB) with the narrow side outwardsC) to force out
59UPPER HAND
60What does it mean to "stay on top of the game"?
61The candidate who is ahead or who they think will win.