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 )

Kathy Cao

2021-04-08 01:04

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.

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

At only twenty-five, he was going places

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 the potential for being successful in the future ahead.

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

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

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The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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