Success & Failure
Idiom Set 2
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At all costs
If you are determined to obtain or achieve something at all costs, you
want it regardless of the expense, effort or sacrifice involved.
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The journalist
was
determined at
all costs to
get a report
from the war
zone.
Beyond your wildest dreams
If something is beyond your wildest dreams, it is better than you
imagined or hoped for.
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The research
team received
a grant from
the
government
that
was beyond
their wildest
dreams.
To have your heart set on something
Someone who has their heart set on something is determined to
obtain something they want very much.
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From an early
age Tiger had
his heart set
on becoming a
professional
golfer.
To stand your ground
If you stand your ground you maintain your position and refuse to
yield or give way.
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He claimed
innocence
and stood his
ground in spite of
the repeated
accusations.
To wait in the wings
If someone is waiting in the wings, they are waiting for an opportunity
to take action, especially to replace someone else in their job or
position.
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There are many
young
actors waiting
in the
wings ready to
show their
talent.

Success And Failure Idiom Set 2

  • 1.
    Success & Failure IdiomSet 2 Image shared under Public Domain
  • 2.
    At all costs Ifyou are determined to obtain or achieve something at all costs, you want it regardless of the expense, effort or sacrifice involved. Image by Geralt shared under CC0 The journalist was determined at all costs to get a report from the war zone.
  • 3.
    Beyond your wildestdreams If something is beyond your wildest dreams, it is better than you imagined or hoped for. Image shared under CC0 The research team received a grant from the government that was beyond their wildest dreams.
  • 4.
    To have yourheart set on something Someone who has their heart set on something is determined to obtain something they want very much. Image by Joi Ito shared under CC-BY From an early age Tiger had his heart set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • 5.
    To stand yourground If you stand your ground you maintain your position and refuse to yield or give way. Image by Fbrandao.1963 shared under CC-BY-SA 2.0 He claimed innocence and stood his ground in spite of the repeated accusations.
  • 6.
    To wait inthe wings If someone is waiting in the wings, they are waiting for an opportunity to take action, especially to replace someone else in their job or position. Image by PPE shared under CC-BY-SA 2.0 There are many young actors waiting in the wings ready to show their talent.