great success
نجاح كبير
Use `great success` to highlight any achievement that makes you or your team feel proud.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to describe an outcome that met or exceeded all goals.
- Common in both professional reports and casual celebrations.
- Can be a sincere compliment or a playful pop-culture reference.
معنی
This phrase describes something that turned out perfectly or achieved its goal in a big way. It is what you say when a plan, event, or project works out even better than expected.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Reviewing a work event
The annual conference was a great success this year.
The annual conference was a great success this year.
Texting a friend about a date
The dinner was a great success, we talked for hours!
The dinner was a great success, we talked for hours!
Talking about a medical procedure
The surgery was a great success and he is recovering well.
The surgery was a great success and he is recovering well.
زمینه فرهنگی
While it is a standard English collocation, it gained massive pop-culture fame through the 2006 film 'Borat'. The main character uses it as a catchphrase in a very specific, enthusiastic tone. Today, people use it seriously in business, but might use it jokingly in social settings.
The 'Was' Connection
Most of the time, you will see this phrase used as `It was a great success`. Using the article `a` is very important here!
The Borat Effect
If you say 'Great success!' as a short exclamation, some people might laugh because of the movie *Borat*. It's a very famous pop culture reference.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Used to describe an outcome that met or exceeded all goals.
- Common in both professional reports and casual celebrations.
- Can be a sincere compliment or a playful pop-culture reference.
What It Means
Great success is a simple way to celebrate a win. It means something didn't just work; it worked brilliantly. You use it when the results are impressive. It covers everything from a tasty cake to a million-dollar deal.
How To Use It
You can use it as a noun phrase in a full sentence. For example, "The party was a great success." You can also use it as a short exclamation. It often follows verbs like be, become, or achieve. Keep it simple and let the results speak for themselves.
When To Use It
Use it when you feel proud of an outcome. It fits perfectly in office emails after a project ends. It works at home when a new recipe tastes amazing. Use it when texting a friend about a successful first date. It is a very positive, high-energy expression.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid it for very small, routine tasks. Don't say it just because you tied your shoes. It might sound sarcastic if used for a tiny win. Also, be careful with your tone. If you say it too robotically, people might think of the movie character Borat. That might make them laugh when you are being serious.
Cultural Background
In Western culture, celebrating achievement is very common. We love to label things as a success. It shows you are goal-oriented and positive. Since the 2000s, the phrase became a bit of a meme. This is because of the movie *Borat*. Now, some people say it with a funny accent to be silly.
Common Variations
You might hear huge success or massive success for even bigger wins. If you want to sound more professional, try resounding success. In casual talk, people just say, "It went great!" But great success remains the classic, clear standard.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is highly versatile. Just remember to include the article 'a' in full sentences (e.g., 'It was a great success').
The 'Was' Connection
Most of the time, you will see this phrase used as `It was a great success`. Using the article `a` is very important here!
The Borat Effect
If you say 'Great success!' as a short exclamation, some people might laugh because of the movie *Borat*. It's a very famous pop culture reference.
Don't Overuse It
If every small thing is a `great success`, the phrase loses its power. Save it for things that actually feel like an achievement.
مثالها
6The annual conference was a great success this year.
The annual conference was a great success this year.
Standard professional usage to describe a completed event.
The dinner was a great success, we talked for hours!
The dinner was a great success, we talked for hours!
Shows the person is happy with how the evening went.
The surgery was a great success and he is recovering well.
The surgery was a great success and he is recovering well.
Used here to provide relief and positive news.
I managed to boil an egg without cracking it. Great success!
I managed to boil an egg without cracking it. Great success!
Using the phrase for something small creates a humorous effect.
The product launch proved to be a great success in the Asian market.
The product launch proved to be a great success in the Asian market.
Used to summarize data and performance objectively.
My first attempt at painting was a great success.
My first attempt at painting was a great success.
Expressing personal satisfaction with a new skill.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
The charity auction ___ a great success.
We usually use the verb `to be` (was/is) with `great success` to describe the state of an event.
Complete the professional feedback.
The marketing team achieved ___ success with the new campaign.
Success is a noun, so we need the adjective `great` to describe it, not the adverb `greatly`.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Great Success'
Used jokingly with friends.
I found my keys! Great success!
Standard everyday usage.
The school play was a great success.
Used in business reports.
The merger was a great success.
Where to use 'Great Success'
Cooking
The new recipe was a hit.
Business
Meeting all quarterly targets.
Social
A wedding that went smoothly.
Personal
Finishing a difficult workout.
سوالات متداول
11 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it in a serious business report like The project was a great success or with friends.
Yes, a big success is very common and means the same thing, though great sounds slightly more polished.
They might be thinking of the movie *Borat*. If you say it with a lot of enthusiasm, it sounds like the character's catchphrase.
Yes, when using it as a noun phrase, you say It was a great success. You only skip 'a' if you use it as a short exclamation.
You could use a major milestone or a resounding success to sound even more professional.
Usually, we use it for events or projects. For a person, we would say He is a great success, meaning he is very successful in life.
No, that is a mistake. Success is a noun, so it needs the adjective great. Greatly is an adverb.
You can say It was not a great success to politely say something failed or didn't go well.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to wrap up a report or update a boss on a finished task.
Adding great adds emphasis. It suggests that the outcome wasn't just 'okay', but actually impressive.
Yes! The tournament was a great success is a perfect way to describe a well-organized sporting event.
عبارات مرتبط
A roaring success
An extremely successful and popular event.
Went off without a hitch
Something that happened perfectly without any problems.
A win-win situation
A result that is good for everyone involved.
Hit a home run
To do something exceptionally well (from baseball).
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