Winning streak meaning in English
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Definition
a winning streak: a series of victories or successes
a streak: a series, a succession
I'm on a winning streak!: I keep winning! I'm having a really lucky period of time!
Examples
- "Right now I'm on a winning streak and I tell you, it's better than sex."
Exercise 1
Philip says that he is "on a winning streak"
Find the meaning of this and other idioms below.
to be on a winning streak -->
to step over the line -->
Find the meaning of this and other idioms below.
to be on a winning streak -->
to step over the line -->
Philip says that he is "on a winning streak"
Find the meaning of this and other idioms below.
to be on a winning streak --> to have a series of successes 1
to step over the line --> to exceed the boundaries of acceptable behavior 2
Find the meaning of this and other idioms below.
to be on a winning streak --> to have a series of successes 1
to step over the line --> to exceed the boundaries of acceptable behavior 2
1 to have a series of successes: This is correct. "To be on a winning streak" is to enjoy a series of successes or experience a period where things happen in your favor. Example: First, you found that 100 dollar bill on the street, then you got promoted, then Natalie Portwoman asked you out on a date - you're on a real WINNING STREAK! In the conversation, Philip says "I'm on a winning streak" when referring to money he is making for the company, which suggests he has made a series of big sales.
1 to be born lucky: This is incorrect. If you are "born lucky" you are always lucky, not just for a short period of time as suggested by the term "winning streak".
1 to take lots of risks: This is incorrect. "To be on a winning streak" does not mean to take lots of risks.
2 to exceed the boundaries of acceptable behavior: This is correct. To "step over the line" is to go too far with something, to behave in a way that becomes inappropriate and potentially damaging. For example, "I usually like Steve's practical jokes, but he STEPPED OVER THE LINE when he put my cat in the microwave".
2 to obtain a new level of excellence or success: This is incorrect. "To step over the line" does not mean to obtain a new level of excellence or success.
2 to lose one's direction: This is incorrect. "To step over the line" does not mean to lose one's direction.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Philip (talking about coffee): It gives me the confidence to take more risks, and when I take more risks I for this company. Right now I'm on a .
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Philip (talking about coffee): It gives me the confidence to take more risks, and when I take more risks I make more money for this company. Right now I'm on a winning streak .
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