Idioms and Phrases on Success & Failure with examples

Idioms and Phrases on Success and Failure with Examples

We might succeed or fail but there are some interesting idioms and phrases which can accurately describe our position and feelings during these moments.

Here, we get you some idioms which can help you in communicating your thoughts on your or someone else's success or failure in a very few words.

Who are these Idioms and Phrases on Success and Failure useful for?

Anyone interested in improving their communication skills will find this section interesting. However, all the freshers and students preparing for their competitive exams like MBA, NMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, MHCET, Banking exams, IBPS, SBI, RRB, SSB, SSC, RBI, UPSC etc. will find this section especially useful.
1. Fail of success
Meaning: Not achieving the goal
Example: In spite of working hard on the project, she failed of success.

2. In the bag
Meaning: Secured about the success.
Example: Don't worry about the exam results. It is in the bag.

3. Bear fruit
Meaning: To give favorable outcome.
Example: She thinks her new plan will bear fruit.

4. Be a roaring success
Meaning: To be extremely successful.
Example: The textile industry was a roaring success in 90s.

5. To talk turkey
Meaning: To talk directly and honestly; to discuss frankly about business.
Example: We have incurred huge losses this quarter. Let's talk turkey rather than shifting the blame.

6. Golden opportunity
Meaning: A best chance to succeed.
Example: He missed the golden opportunity of being a navy officer, when he encountered the tragic accident disabling his right leg.   

7. Pots of money  
Meaning: Having lots of money.
Example: Mr. D'Souza stays in luxurious resorts because he has earned pots of money.

8. On top of the world
Meaning: Enjoying your success.
Example: When she was rewarded for her powerful performance in the movie, she felt on the top of the world.

9. Long shot
Meaning: Guess or attempt which might not be successful.
Example: Winning the lottery is a long shot, still people take chances.
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