Go-getter In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go-getter", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-12 01:03

Meaning of Go-getter

Go-getter American noun informal approval

A go-getter is a determined and ambitious person who works very hard to become successful without being afraid of difficulties and challenges.

The boss wants his employees to be go-getters who can overcome challenges.

John is definitely a go-getter. He was a server in an Italian restaurant, and a cashier at a gas station on weekends when in college. After graduating, he borrowed money from his friends to invest in real estate. Now he is the owner of three companies.

Gwen has a reputation as a real go-getter in my company. She helped the company recover big debts and brought about many contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Other phrases about:

the sweet smell of success
The pleasant experience of being successful
be going places

someone will be successful.

win/earn your spurs
Achieve recognition for your skills.
(one) has a bright future ahead (of one)

One has the potential for being successful in the future ahead.

end (something) on a high note

To finish, complete, and end something in a successful way

Grammar and Usage of Go-getter

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