Idioms and Phrases on Winning with examples

Idioms and Phrases on Winning with examples

In this section we get you interesting Idioms and Phrases on Winning. Each of them is accompanied by the meaning and an example for a clear understanding.

Anyone interested in improving their communication skills will find this list of idioms and phrases with examples interesting. However, all the freshers and students preparing for their competitive exams like MBA, NMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, MHCET, Banking exams, IBPS, SBI, RRB, SSB, SSC, RBI, UPSC etc. will find this collection of idioms with explanation especially useful.
1. Win out
Meaning: to achieve success after great effort
Example: World Cup 2011 was not a cake walk for India. The final six from Dhoni won out the match.

2. Will to win
Meaning: A strong desire to succeed.
Example: I am sure he will knock out everyone. You haven't noticed his will to win.

3. Win back
Meaning: To get something back which was achieved before.
Example: The shopkeeper never trusted his friend's intentions after the last burglary. He struggled a lot to win back the lost trust.

4. Win through
Meaning: To achieve success after facing many difficulties
Example: You should always win through your actions, never with your arguments.

5. Win by a nose
Meaning: To win by small difference.
Example: i. He lost the bet only because I won by a nose.
ii. The new jockey was very competitive. I just won by a nose.