Tag: stepping stone
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Grand scheme of things
Idiom: Grand scheme of things Have you ever heard someone say, In the grand scheme of things? This phrase is commonly used in conversations to help people understand bigger perspectives. The term grand scheme of things refers to the overall situation or perspective, especially when considering how small or individual events fit into a larger…
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Stepping stone
WotD: Stepping stone Stepping stones are often used to describe the incremental steps we take in life to reach our goals. Whether it’s a small job that leads to a better one or a valuable lesson learned from a challenging experience, these are all considered stepping stones. A stepping stone is anything that helps us…
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Down for the count
Idiom: Down for the count Down for the count is an idiom that originated in boxing. It describes a boxer who is down for the count, knocked to the ground and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten and declared unable to continue the fight. Outside of the boxing ring, down for the…
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Key to success
Idiom: Key to success Everyone desires to discover the key to success. We treat it as if it is some well-kept secret. Fortunately, there is no real secret key to success. The key to success is what causes a person to become successful. It’s not a secret. The key to success is hard work. It’s a matter…
