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| glory |
the state of greatest happiness, prosperity, or success. [1/8 definitions] |
| Godspeed |
good fortune and success (used as a wish to a person beginning a journey, venture, or the like). |
| grand slam |
(informal) a total success. [1/4 definitions] |
| handicap |
an advantage or disadvantage placed on a competitor in a race or contest so as to equalize the chances for success among all the participants. [1/6 definitions] |
| happy-go-lucky |
trusting one's well-being or success to luck; carefree. |
| help |
an aid to improvement or success, or an aid in solving a problem. [1/13 definitions] |
| here's to |
I wish success, health, prosperity, or the like for (a person, group, project, period of time, or the like); here is a toast to (a person or the like). |
| heyday |
the time of maximum influence, power, or success; prime. |
| hit the jackpot |
(informal) to have sudden good luck or success, esp. with a financial reward. |
| hopeful |
a young person who hopes for or shows promise of success. [1/3 definitions] |
| ice |
(informal) to ensure success in. [1/12 definitions] |
| inauspicious |
showing little or no promise of success; unfavorable. |
| jealousy |
envious or suspicious resentment, as of another's success, good fortune, or good qualities. [1/4 definitions] |
| jump on the bandwagon |
to join a party, cause, or movement because it is popular and seems assured of success, especially during an election. |
| land |
(informal) to bring about, as a gain or success. [1/12 definitions] |
| long shot |
any attempt or venture that has only a small chance of success but will offer great rewards if it does succeed. [1/3 definitions] |
| luck |
good fortune; success. [1/2 definitions] |
| made |
successful or guaranteed of success. [1/3 definitions] |
| make the grade |
to achieve success by reaching a desired goal; succeed. |
| making |
(usu. pl.) the elements contributing to success. [1/3 definitions] |
| nonsuccess |
combined form of success. |
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