- be on course for something
- be on course for (something)
to be very likely to succeed at something.
If he keeps playing like this, Henman is on course for his third victory.
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be on course for something
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on course for something — phrase very likely to achieve something or to have a particular result The company is on course to make its worst ever losses this year. Thesaurus: possible and able to be donesynonym Main entry: course … Useful english dictionary
on course for something do something — on ˈcourse for sth/to do sth idiom likely to achieve or do sth because you have already started to do it • The American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year. • Victory in Saturday s match will put them on… … Useful english dictionary
on course for something — very likely to achieve something or to have a particular result The company is on course to make its worst ever losses this year … English dictionary
be on course for — (something) to be very likely to succeed at something. If he keeps playing like this, Henman is on course for his third victory … New idioms dictionary
have an eye for something — have an eye for (something) to be able to understand and appreciate something. She certainly had an eye for art, which explains, of course, why she was a successful art dealer. Usage notes: also used in the form with an eye for something: I think … New idioms dictionary
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on course for to do something — on ˈcourse for sth/to do sth idiom likely to achieve or do sth because you have already started to do it • The American economy is on course for higher inflation than Britain by the end of the year. • Victory in Saturday s match will put them on… … Useful english dictionary
in return for something — in return (for (something)) in exchange for something. As a teenager, he worked at a nearby golf course in return for lessons … New idioms dictionary
buck for something — in. to work ambitiously for something, such as a promotion. □ I’m just bucking for recognition, and of course, a 20 percent raise. □ You can tell she’s bucking for promotion … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
course — course1 [ kɔrs ] noun count *** ▸ 1 series of classes ▸ 2 action someone chooses ▸ 3 way things develop ▸ 4 direction something follows ▸ 5 part of meal ▸ 6 area for sports ▸ 7 medical treatment ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a series of classes or lectures in … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
