succeed in (something)
succeed in (something)
1. To complete or accomplish something as one desires, hopes, or intends. During my time as the regional manager, I succeeded in implementing a new sales technique that quadrupled our profit in the space of two years. We succeeded in convincing the board of directors to extend our grant for another 12 months.
2. To find success in some job, role, endeavor, opportunity, etc. We have every faith that you'll succeed in the new role—we wouldn't have promoted you if we felt otherwise. Hillary's really succeeding in her new business.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
succeed in something
to prosper or flourish in some position or office. I hope you succeed in your new job. We knew you would succeed in doing what you wanted to do.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
succeed in
v.
To accomplish something desired or intended: I'm sure you will succeed in your new project. They succeeded in convincing the jury of their innocence.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- run (one's) own show
- run one's own show
- watch the clock
- worldly
- worldly desires
- earthly
- earthly desires
- (one's) jam
- because
- (be) careful what you wish for(, (because) you just might get it)