| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | at a snail’s pace | very slowly |
| 2. | at full tilt | as fast as possible |
| 3. | back in business | operating again successfully |
| 4. | back on your feet | recovered and progressing again |
| 5. | back to square one | return to the start |
| 6. | bit by bit | gradually over time |
| 7. | bite the bullet | face difficulty and proceed |
| 8. | break new ground | make pioneering progress |
| 9. | build momentum | increase speed of progress |
| 10. | by leaps and bounds | very quickly; rapidly |
| 11. | chip away at it | reduce gradually through effort |
| 12. | clear the way | remove obstacles to progress |
| 13. | climb the ladder | advance in career |
| 14. | come a long way | make significant progress |
| 15. | come up in the world | improve social or financial status |
| 16. | cross the finish line | complete the final stage |
| 17. | cross the t’s | complete small details |
| 18. | dot the i’s | complete small details |
| 19. | find your feet | become confident and settled |
| 20. | follow through | complete an intended action |
| 21. | forge ahead | advance despite difficulty |
| 22. | full steam ahead | proceed with maximum effort |
| 23. | gain ground | advance; improve position |
| 24. | get a handle on it | gain control or understanding |
| 25. | get ahead | advance; gain advantage |
| 26. | get back on track | return to progress |
| 27. | get somewhere | make progress; achieve results |
| 28. | get the ball rolling | start making progress |
| 29. | get the hang of it | learn how to do it |
| 30. | get the knack | acquire a useful skill |
| 31. | get the show on the road | start progressing with plans |
| 32. | get up to speed | reach required level quickly |
| 33. | get your act together | become organized and effective |
| 34. | get your bearings | understand the situation |
| 35. | go places | become successful; advance |
| 36. | hang in there | persist despite difficulty |
| 37. | hit the ground running | start fast and effectively |
| 38. | hit your stride | reach an effective rhythm |
| 39. | hold the fort | maintain things until help comes |
| 40. | hold your own | manage adequately; not lose ground |
| 41. | in full swing | fully underway and active |
| 42. | inch by inch | very gradual progress |
| 43. | keep it afloat | prevent failure; maintain progress |
| 44. | keep plugging away | persist steadily despite difficulty |
| 45. | keep the momentum | maintain progress speed |
| 46. | keep your eye on the ball | stay focused on goals |
| 47. | keep your eyes on the prize | stay focused on the goal |
| 48. | keep your head down | work quietly and steadily |
| 49. | keep your nose to the grindstone | work hard continuously |
| 50. | kick it up a notch | increase intensity or speed |
| 51. | lay the groundwork | prepare for future progress |
| 52. | leave no stone unturned | try every possible option |
| 53. | little by little | gradually over time |
| 54. | make a fresh start | begin again with new energy |
| 55. | make headway | move forward; achieve progress |
| 56. | make inroads | achieve gradual progress |
| 57. | make it happen | bring about progress |
| 58. | make it to the top | reach highest success |
| 59. | make strides | make rapid progress |
| 60. | make your mark | achieve recognition through progress |
| 61. | move the needle | make a noticeable difference |
| 62. | move up the ranks | advance in an organization |
| 63. | on the mend | recovering; improving |
| 64. | on the up and up | improving steadily |
| 65. | open doors | create new opportunities |
| 66. | pick up steam | gain momentum; progress faster |
| 67. | pull it off | succeed in doing it |
| 68. | pull out all the stops | use every possible effort |
| 69. | pull together | work jointly for progress |
| 70. | push the envelope | extend limits; advance |
| 71. | put it to bed | finish and settle it |
| 72. | put the finishing touches | add final improvements |
| 73. | put your shoulder to it | apply strong effort |
| 74. | raise the bar | increase standards; improve |
| 75. | reach new heights | achieve higher success |
| 76. | ride it out | endure until it improves |
| 77. | right the ship | restore progress and control |
| 78. | rise through the ranks | advance steadily in position |
| 79. | seal the deal | finalize an agreement |
| 80. | see it through | finish what you started |
| 81. | slow and steady wins | steady progress brings success |
| 82. | start from scratch | begin again from the beginning |
| 83. | start with a clean slate | begin again without baggage |
| 84. | stay the course | continue on the same path |
| 85. | step it up | increase effort or pace |
| 86. | stick with it | continue despite challenges |
| 87. | take a step forward | make some progress |
| 88. | take it one step at a time | progress gradually and steadily |
| 89. | take it up a notch | increase effort or level |
| 90. | take off | begin to succeed quickly |
| 91. | take the bull by the horns | deal with it directly |
| 92. | tie up loose ends | finish remaining details |
| 93. | turn over a new leaf | start behaving better |
| 94. | turn the corner | begin to improve |
| 95. | up the ante | increase commitment or stakes |
| 96. | up your game | improve performance |
| 97. | weather the storm | survive difficulty and continue |
| 98. | wipe the slate clean | start fresh without past issues |
| 99. | work your way up | advance gradually in status |
| 100. | wrap it up | finish and conclude |
