Be going places In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be going places", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-04-08 01:04

Meaning of Be going places

Be going places verb informal

If you say that someone is going places, you mean that they are showing a lot of talent or ability and are likely to become very successful.

If you say that someone is going places, you mean that they are showing a lot of talent or ability and are likely to become very successful.

Celine is definitely going places with that singing voice of hers.

At only twenty-five, he was going places

Other phrases about:

the sweet smell of success
The pleasant experience of being successful
a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
win/earn your spurs
Achieve recognition for your skills.
go-getter

A go-getter is a determined and ambitious person who works very hard to become successful without being afraid of difficulties and challenges.

(one) has a bright future ahead (of one)

One has the potential for being successful in the future ahead.

Grammar and Usage of Be going places

Starting of the idiom is a verb, we need to conjugate tenses for the verb

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