26 // Success and Failure Flashcards
use your knowledge, experience, or success as a way to become more successful
add to something that you already have
BUILD ON
Nia built on her experience working at a hotel to set up her own guesthouse.
manage to do something despite having no plan or understanding of it
MUDDLE THROUGH
Clive muddled through the interview without any preparation. He was shocked when he got the job.
have a positive outcome
ստացվել
WORK OUT
When I didn’t get into college, I started my own successful business. Everything worked out in the end!
benefit after investing time or money
արդյունք տալ
PAY OFF
Anita’s hard work has paid off. The dress looks beautiful.
be successful (despite difficulties)
manage to so sth
PULL OFF
The Scottish team pulled off an amazing victory, scoring two goals in the last four minutes.
be successful (about a plan)
happen in a way that was intended
COME OFF
Maria’s dream of becoming famous finally came off when her song became a huge summer hit.
only just succeed in doing something
պլստալեն հաջողացնել
SCRAPE BY
Marco did not study at all for the English exam but somehow scraped by.
deal with something very easily
do something without any hindrances
SAIL THROUGH
Kwase sailed through his driving test. He didn’t make any mistakes.
stop trying to achieve something
surrender
հանձնվել
GIVE UP
Marcello tried to fix the washing machine, but he has given up.
be beaten by something else
LOSE OUT (TO)
Many smaller stores have lost out since the supermarket opened in town.
begin to experience something negative
բախվել
RUN INTO
Simon’s campaign ran into difficulties when he was accused of lying.
make a mess of something (informal)
SCREW UP
The decorators have screwed up this job! We won’t use them again.
depend on
RIDE ON
The future success of our company rides on us winning this contract.
attribute events to a particular reason
PUT DOWN TO
When accepting the award, Carla put her success down to hard work.
help to cause something
նպաստել
CONTRIBUTE TO
Having supportive parents really contributed to my success.
