ENGLISH
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succeed in doing sth

idiom
Meaning

to manage to do something you have been trying to do. You use this when you reach a goal after putting in effort.


Examples
SIMPLE

Did you succeed in finishing your homework on time?

CONTEXTUAL

After months of practicing every single day, she finally succeeded in learning how to play the piano.

COMPLEX

Despite the numerous obstacles and the lack of funding, the research team eventually succeeded in proving their theory through a series of rigorous experiments.

Last updated April 22, 2026