will to win

will to win

An intense desire to succeed. I used to slack off on my drills, but after making it to the championship last year, I developed the will to win and became much more dedicated. You don't understand how much I have the will to win. Watch out—I can take you in the ring.
See also: will, win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • slack off
  • slack up
  • slack up (on someone or something)
  • slackmaster
  • slack master
  • slack off on (something)
  • be in the race
  • move the goal
  • move the goalposts
  • move the yardsticks
References in periodicals archive
WILL TO WIN Alan Wills practices archery ahead of the London Olympic Games