| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aim for the stars | Set very high goals. |
| 2. | All in good time | It will happen when ready. |
| 3. | Almost there | Nearly finished. |
| 4. | Bite the bullet | Do something difficult bravely. |
| 5. | Break a leg | Good luck, especially performing. |
| 6. | Bring your A-game | Do your very best. |
| 7. | Chin up | Be brave and cheerful. |
| 8. | Cut yourself some slack | Be less hard on yourself. |
| 9. | Don’t beat yourself up | Don’t blame yourself harshly. |
| 10. | Don’t burn the candle | Don’t overwork yourself. |
| 11. | Don’t cry over spilt milk | Don’t dwell on past mistakes. |
| 12. | Don’t let it get you down | Don’t be discouraged. |
| 13. | Don’t lose heart | Don’t become discouraged. |
| 14. | Don’t sell yourself short | Don’t underestimate yourself. |
| 15. | Don’t throw in the towel | Don’t quit. |
| 16. | Dust yourself off | Recover after a setback. |
| 17. | Easy does it | Proceed carefully and calmly. |
| 18. | Every cloud has a silver lining | Something good comes from bad. |
| 19. | Fortune favors the bold | Bravery brings success. |
| 20. | Get back on the horse | Try again after failure. |
| 21. | Get the ball rolling | Start the process. |
| 22. | Give it your best shot | Try as hard as you can. |
| 23. | Give yourself a break | Rest; don’t be too harsh. |
| 24. | Give yourself credit | Acknowledge your achievement. |
| 25. | Go for it | Try it boldly. |
| 26. | Go the extra mile | Do more than required. |
| 27. | Good on you | Well done; keep going. |
| 28. | Grin and bear it | Endure without complaining. |
| 29. | Hang in there | Persist; don’t give up. |
| 30. | Hang tough | Stay strong under pressure. |
| 31. | Hold on tight | Stay strong and endure. |
| 32. | Hold your head high | Be proud and confident. |
| 33. | Hold your nerve | Stay brave under pressure. |
| 34. | If at first you don’t succeed | Try again. |
| 35. | It’s always darkest before dawn | Things improve after the worst. |
| 36. | It’s not the end | It’s not a disaster. |
| 37. | Keep a stiff upper lip | Stay calm under stress. |
| 38. | Keep at it | Continue working steadily. |
| 39. | Keep calm and carry on | Stay calm and continue. |
| 40. | Keep on keeping on | Continue despite obstacles. |
| 41. | Keep the faith | Maintain hope and confidence. |
| 42. | Keep your chin up | Stay positive despite difficulty. |
| 43. | Keep your cool | Stay calm. |
| 44. | Keep your eye on the prize | Stay focused on your goal. |
| 45. | Keep your head above water | Manage to cope. |
| 46. | Keep your nose to the grindstone | Work hard and steadily. |
| 47. | Keep your spirits up | Stay cheerful. |
| 48. | Leave no stone unturned | Try every possible option. |
| 49. | Live and learn | Learn from experience. |
| 50. | Look on the bright side | Focus on the positive. |
| 51. | Make hay while the sun shines | Use good opportunities now. |
| 52. | Make the best of it | Use a bad situation well. |
| 53. | Mind over matter | Willpower beats difficulty. |
| 54. | More power to you | Support for your choice. |
| 55. | No pain, no gain | Effort brings results. |
| 56. | Nothing ventured, nothing gained | Risk is needed for reward. |
| 57. | One step at a time | Proceed gradually and steadily. |
| 58. | Onward and upward | Keep improving and advancing. |
| 59. | Pace yourself | Don’t overdo it. |
| 60. | Pick yourself up | Recover and continue. |
| 61. | Play your cards right | Act wisely for success. |
| 62. | Practice makes perfect | Practice improves skill. |
| 63. | Pull yourself together | Regain control of emotions. |
| 64. | Put your best foot forward | Make a strong start. |
| 65. | Put your mind to it | Focus and apply effort. |
| 66. | Put your shoulder to the wheel | Work hard and persist. |
| 67. | Ride out the storm | Endure until it passes. |
| 68. | Rise to the occasion | Perform well when needed. |
| 69. | Roll with the punches | Adapt to difficulties. |
| 70. | Rome wasn’t built in a day | Great things take time. |
| 71. | Save your strength | Conserve energy for later. |
| 72. | See the glass half full | Be optimistic. |
| 73. | Shoot for the moon | Try for an ambitious goal. |
| 74. | Slow and steady wins | Consistency beats speed. |
| 75. | Stand tall | Be confident and brave. |
| 76. | Stay the course | Keep going as planned. |
| 77. | Step up to the plate | Accept responsibility and act. |
| 78. | Stick with it | Continue despite challenges. |
| 79. | Strike while the iron’s hot | Act at the right time. |
| 80. | Take a leap of faith | Act without full certainty. |
| 81. | Take it in stride | Handle it calmly. |
| 82. | Take it one day at a time | Handle things step by step. |
| 83. | Take the bull by the horns | Face the problem directly. |
| 84. | Take the plunge | Commit and begin boldly. |
| 85. | The sky’s the limit | Your potential is huge. |
| 86. | There’s light at the end | Hope is ahead. |
| 87. | This too shall pass | Trouble won’t last forever. |
| 88. | Tough it out | Endure the hardship. |
| 89. | Turn over a new leaf | Start fresh with better habits. |
| 90. | Way to go | Well done; continue. |
| 91. | Weather the storm | Survive a difficult time. |
| 92. | What doesn’t kill you | Hardship makes you stronger. |
| 93. | When life gives you lemons | Turn problems into positives. |
| 94. | When one door closes | New opportunities appear. |
| 95. | You can’t win them all | Accept occasional failure. |
| 96. | You’re getting the hang | You’re learning it well. |
| 97. | You’re in the home stretch | You’re near the finish. |
| 98. | You’re making headway | You’re progressing. |
| 99. | You’re on the right track | You’re doing it correctly. |
| 100. | You’ve got this | You can handle it. |
