| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a breath of fresh air | something encouraging and new |
| 2. | a glimmer of hope | a faint sign of hope |
| 3. | a new lease on life | renewed hope and energy |
| 4. | a ray of hope | a small sign of hope |
| 5. | a step in the right direction | a hopeful improvement |
| 6. | against all odds | despite low chances |
| 7. | all is not lost | there is still hope |
| 8. | around the corner | coming soon |
| 9. | back on track | returned to a hopeful course |
| 10. | better days are coming | good times will return |
| 11. | bide your time | wait patiently for a chance |
| 12. | bounce back | recover quickly |
| 13. | carry on | continue as usual |
| 14. | close one door, open another | new opportunities follow loss |
| 15. | come out the other side | get through difficulties |
| 16. | come what may | whatever happens |
| 17. | count your blessings | focus on what’s good |
| 18. | cross your fingers | hope for a good result |
| 19. | dare to hope | allow yourself to hope |
| 20. | don’t back down | don’t retreat from effort |
| 21. | don’t call it quits | don’t stop trying |
| 22. | don’t cave in | don’t surrender |
| 23. | don’t despair | don’t lose hope |
| 24. | don’t fold | don’t give up |
| 25. | don’t give up the ship | don’t abandon hope |
| 26. | don’t lose heart | don’t stop hoping |
| 27. | don’t pack it in | don’t give up |
| 28. | don’t throw in the towel | don’t quit |
| 29. | every cloud has a silver lining | good can come from bad |
| 30. | fight the good fight | struggle for a worthy goal |
| 31. | fingers crossed | hoping for good luck |
| 32. | get back on your feet | recover and regain stability |
| 33. | grin and bear it | endure while staying positive |
| 34. | hang in there | keep going despite difficulty |
| 35. | hold out for the best | wait hoping for a good outcome |
| 36. | hold out hope | continue to hope |
| 37. | hold your head high | stay proud and hopeful |
| 38. | hope against hope | hope despite little chance |
| 39. | hope springs eternal | people keep hoping |
| 40. | in the running | still a possible winner |
| 41. | it’ll all come out in the wash | it will work out eventually |
| 42. | it’ll come good | it will turn out well |
| 43. | it’s not over till it’s over | outcome isn’t decided yet |
| 44. | keep a stiff upper lip | stay calm and hopeful |
| 45. | keep fighting | continue struggling for success |
| 46. | keep hope alive | continue to hope |
| 47. | keep the dream alive | continue hoping for success |
| 48. | keep the faith | continue believing things will improve |
| 49. | keep your chin up | stay cheerful and hopeful |
| 50. | keep your eyes on the prize | focus on the hoped-for goal |
| 51. | keep your head above water | manage to cope |
| 52. | keep your spirits up | stay cheerful |
| 53. | leave the door open | keep possibilities available |
| 54. | let’s hope for the best | wish for a good outcome |
| 55. | light at the end of the tunnel | sign of hope after hardship |
| 56. | look for the silver lining | search for something positive |
| 57. | look on the bright side | focus on the positive |
| 58. | luck is on your side | fortune favors you |
| 59. | make hay while the sun shines | use good times wisely |
| 60. | make the best of it | find good in a bad situation |
| 61. | never say die | refuse to give up |
| 62. | not the end of the world | it’s not hopeless |
| 63. | on the mend | getting better |
| 64. | on the right track | moving toward success |
| 65. | on the up and up | improving and doing well |
| 66. | one step at a time | progress gradually |
| 67. | pick yourself up | recover after a setback |
| 68. | press on | continue with determination |
| 69. | pull through | survive and recover |
| 70. | put on a brave face | appear hopeful despite fear |
| 71. | reach for the stars | aim high with hope |
| 72. | ride out the storm | survive a hard period |
| 73. | roll the dice | take a risky chance |
| 74. | Rome wasn’t built in a day | big results take time |
| 75. | seize the day | take opportunities now |
| 76. | shoot for the moon | try for an ambitious goal |
| 77. | slow and steady wins the race | persistence brings success |
| 78. | soldier on | continue despite hardship |
| 79. | start with a clean slate | begin again without past burdens |
| 80. | stay the course | continue despite obstacles |
| 81. | step out on faith | act trusting things will work |
| 82. | stick it out | persist until it improves |
| 83. | take a leap of faith | act despite uncertainty |
| 84. | take heart | feel encouraged |
| 85. | the tide is turning | situation is improving |
| 86. | things are looking up | prospects are improving |
| 87. | this too shall pass | trouble won’t last forever |
| 88. | throw caution to the wind | act boldly despite risk |
| 89. | tomorrow is another day | new chances will come |
| 90. | touch wood | hope to avoid bad luck |
| 91. | turn over a new leaf | make a fresh start |
| 92. | turn the corner | begin to improve |
| 93. | wait in the wings | be ready for your chance |
| 94. | wait with bated breath | wait eagerly and anxiously |
| 95. | weather the storm | endure trouble and survive |
| 96. | where there’s life there’s hope | as long as alive, hope remains |
| 97. | wish upon a star | hope for something unlikely |
| 98. | wishful thinking | hoping without evidence |
| 99. | within reach | attainable soon |
| 100. | your luck will change | fortune will improve |
