Business idioms: Success

have money in the bank and not be in debt.
Ex: Our latest product sold well. So now we are in the black.

give your attention to what you are doing at the time.
Ex: If you don’t keep your eye on the ball, you run the risk of making costly mistakes.

become more popular or successful.
Ex: Huawei mobile phones have gained ground since 2015.

a situation that is good for everyone who is involved.
Ex: The relationship I have with my clients is a win-win situation. They pay me a high fee and I help them to expand their market share.

be experiencing a period of success or good luck.
Ex: Our last three projects were all great successes. We're on a roll.

there is no limit to what can be gained or achieved. 
Ex: We just signed a contract with the biggest client in the market. The sky's the limit in terms of the profit we are going to make!

ahead of your competitors, a trend or a way of thinking.
Ex: The company was keen to stay ahead of the pack (curve).

gain control of the market for a commodity.
Ex: If we pursue an aggressive M&A policy, we will corner the market within two years.

from the very beginning; starting with the basics; from the foundations.
Ex: We need to review the whole process from the ground up.

rise very quickly.
Ex: When there is a shortage of something, prices usually go through the roof.

innovative, pioneering.
Ex: This ground-breaking technology will change the way we communicate.

easy, without problems.
Ex: The interview was plain sailing.

do, find or make something that will be very profitable or successful, sometimes by chance.
Ex: Bill Gates struck gold when he came up with Windows.

not allow anything to stop you from achieving your aim.
Ex: Some people will stop at nothing to reach the top.

the end of a difficult process.
Ex: The team were encouraged when they could see light at the end of the tunnel.

decide that you will achieve some goal.
Ex: The CEO set his sights on market domination inside three years.

start a process which will produce success in the future.
Ex: We sowed the seeds of success for the start-up by making a detailed business plan.