Get one’s head above water
To get in control of one's situation often financial situation. When I get my head above water I will be able to spend less time working.
Success Idioms
Come out ahead
To improve one's situation. Although our new car was expensive, we came out ahead because it is very cheap to operate.
Come on strong
To overwhelm others with a strong personality. The man came on too strong during the job interview.
Come through (something)
To complete a difficult activity successfully, to survive something successfully. Our town came through the big storm with no damage.
Come to the fore
To come into an important place or position, to come to the front. Several members of the class came to the fore and took important positions... Read more →
Come up in the world
To improve one's status or situation in life. I knew that I had come up in the world when I was invited to dinner with the president of our... Read more →
Come along
To make progress, to thrive. The work on our new house is coming along very well.
Come a long way
To make great progress. The manager has come a long way and has learned many things about his new company.
Carry the day
To win or be successful. The sales manager's fine performance carried the day for us.
Carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)
To be very influential with someone or with a group of people. The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.