Expressions related to Ambition - Perseverance and Determination
Make headway
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If you make headway, you make progress in what you
are trying to achieve. "Investigators have made little headway in their search for the causes of the catastrophe." |
Mean business
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If someone means business, they are serious about what
they announce. "The boss says that in future any missing material will be reported to the police, and he looks as though he means business." |
Kill two birds with one stone
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If you kill two birds with one stone, you succeed in doing
two things at the same time. "By studying on the train on the way home every weekend, Claire kills two birds with one stone." |
Paddle your own canoe
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If you paddle your own canoe, you do what you want to
do without help or interference from anyone. "He decided to paddle his own canoe and set up his own company." |
Go the extra mile
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If you go the extra mile, you do more than what is expected
of you. "You can count on Tom; he's always willing to go the extra mile." |
