Synonyms and antonyms of be flying high in English
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ACHIEVING A LOT, BECOMING POPULAR, OR MAKING A LOT OF MONEY
They were flying high after their annual sales numbers tripled.
Synonyms and examples
successful
She's one of the most successful athletes in the franchise's history.
flourishing
Our little town was a flourishing seaport in the 1600s.
thriving
She had a thriving career.
triumphant
It was a triumphant victory for a struggling Manchester United.
booming
Business is absolutely booming this month.
be riding high
The team was riding high after seven straight wins.
high-flying
She was a high-flying international banker.
to have arrived
His last four albums went platinum - I'd say he's arrived.
have the world at your feet
informal
A fan favourite, and now with two Grammys to her name, the pop star has the world at her feet.
Antonym and example
unsuccessful
She tried a solo voyage around the world, but was ultimately unsuccessful.
See words related to be flying high
make it big
informal
bootstrap
informal
a roaring success
informal
blockbuster
informal
winner
informal
phenom
US slang
efficacious
formal
fruitful
formal
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If a person or organization succeeds, they achieve something that they have been aiming for. A person or thing that achieves a lot or becomes popular or wealthy can be called a success. A successful person, group, or organization has achieved a lot and become popular or made a lot of money, and something that is successful has achieved the results hoped for.
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If a plan goes pear-shaped, it fails.
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