| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a breath of fresh air | something pleasantly new |
| 2. | a clean slate | a fresh start |
| 3. | a new lease on life | renewed energy and hope |
| 4. | a step in the right direction | a move toward improvement |
| 5. | all in good time | it will happen when ready |
| 6. | all’s well that ends well | a good ending makes it okay |
| 7. | baby steps | small steps toward progress |
| 8. | back in the saddle | resume after a setback |
| 9. | back on track | return to progress |
| 10. | better days are coming | improvement is ahead |
| 11. | better late than never | doing it late is still good |
| 12. | bounce back | recover quickly |
| 13. | come out ahead | finish with an advantage |
| 14. | come out on top | end up winning |
| 15. | come through | succeed when needed |
| 16. | come up trumps | succeed unexpectedly well |
| 17. | come what may | whatever happens |
| 18. | count your blessings | remember what you have |
| 19. | don’t give up the ship | don’t surrender |
| 20. | don’t lose heart | don’t become discouraged |
| 21. | every cloud has a silver lining | good can come from bad |
| 22. | find your feet | become confident in a new situation |
| 23. | follow your dreams | pursue your aspirations |
| 24. | for the best | leading to a good outcome |
| 25. | fortune favors the bold | bravery brings success |
| 26. | full of beans | energetic and lively |
| 27. | get a second wind | regain energy and drive |
| 28. | get back on your feet | recover after difficulty |
| 29. | get the ball rolling | start making progress |
| 30. | give it your best shot | try as hard as possible |
| 31. | go the extra mile | do more than required |
| 32. | go with the flow | accept things as they happen |
| 33. | grin and bear it | endure with good humor |
| 34. | hang in there | keep going; don’t quit |
| 35. | happy as a clam | very content |
| 36. | hit the ground running | start fast and effectively |
| 37. | hit your stride | find a successful rhythm |
| 38. | hold your head high | stay proud and confident |
| 39. | if at first you don’t succeed | try again after failure |
| 40. | in high spirits | very cheerful |
| 41. | in the clear | free from danger or blame |
| 42. | in the home stretch | near the finish |
| 43. | it’ll all work out | things will be fine |
| 44. | it’s not the end of the world | it’s not as bad as it seems |
| 45. | keep a stiff upper lip | stay calm and brave |
| 46. | keep at it | persist with effort |
| 47. | keep calm and carry on | stay steady and continue |
| 48. | keep moving forward | continue progressing |
| 49. | keep the ball rolling | maintain momentum |
| 50. | keep the faith | continue believing things will improve |
| 51. | keep your chin up | stay cheerful despite trouble |
| 52. | keep your spirits up | stay hopeful |
| 53. | land on your feet | recover and succeed after trouble |
| 54. | leave no stone unturned | search or try everything |
| 55. | look on the bright side | focus on the positive |
| 56. | luck is on your side | good fortune supports you |
| 57. | make a comeback | return to success |
| 58. | make hay while the sun shines | use opportunities while they last |
| 59. | make it happen | cause it to succeed |
| 60. | make the best of it | use a bad situation well |
| 61. | make the most of it | use something as well as possible |
| 62. | never say die | refuse to give up |
| 63. | nothing ventured, nothing gained | risk is needed for reward |
| 64. | on cloud nine | extremely happy |
| 65. | on the mend | getting better |
| 66. | on the up and up | improving and becoming successful |
| 67. | one step at a time | progress gradually |
| 68. | onward and upward | keep improving and advancing |
| 69. | over the moon | very pleased |
| 70. | practice makes perfect | repetition improves skill |
| 71. | pull it off | manage to succeed |
| 72. | pull out all the stops | use every possible effort |
| 73. | put on a brave face | appear confident despite worry |
| 74. | put your best foot forward | make your best effort |
| 75. | reach for the stars | aim very high |
| 76. | ride it out | wait until it ends |
| 77. | ride out the storm | endure until trouble passes |
| 78. | rise to the occasion | meet a challenge well |
| 79. | roll with the punches | adapt to difficulties |
| 80. | Rome wasn’t built in a day | great things take time |
| 81. | see the light at the end | sense an approaching improvement |
| 82. | seize the day | use today’s opportunities |
| 83. | shoot for the moon | aim for something ambitious |
| 84. | slow and steady wins the race | consistent effort beats haste |
| 85. | stay the course | continue with the plan |
| 86. | stick with it | continue despite difficulty |
| 87. | strike while the iron is hot | act at the best moment |
| 88. | take heart | feel encouraged |
| 89. | take it in stride | handle calmly and easily |
| 90. | take it one day at a time | handle life day by day |
| 91. | the glass is half full | see things positively |
| 92. | this too shall pass | hard times will end |
| 93. | tomorrow is another day | a fresh chance is coming |
| 94. | try, try again | keep attempting repeatedly |
| 95. | turn over a new leaf | start fresh with better habits |
| 96. | up and at ’em | get up and get going |
| 97. | walking on air | feeling very happy |
| 98. | weather the storm | survive a difficult period |
| 99. | wipe the slate clean | start over without blame |
| 100. | your luck will change | fortune will improve |
