The World of Limitless Possibilities / Nine Gold Medals
Phrases of triumph and words of motion
Learn phrases of triumph and words that show how things move.
Phrases of triumph:
- defy the odds: succeed when most people expect you to fail;
- a new lease of life: a fresh burst of energy;
- in hindsight: understanding something after it has happened;
- breakthrough moment: a time of important progress;
- turn obstacles into stepping stones: use difficulties to move ahead.
A cline arranges words in order of degree: here, speed.
Slowest to fastest: crawl → creep → plod (heavy, slow steps) → saunter / amble / stroll (relaxed walks) → walk → jog → run → dart (a sudden quick move) → sprint (the fastest run).
The precise word paints a clearer picture: a tired man plods, a happy child darts, an athlete sprints.
Pick the phrase, or the pace, that fits exactly.
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