Eerie
That tiny start-up doesn't stand ___ against the tech giants in this market.
the ghost of a chance
This new stain remover works ___; it got the red wine out of my shirt completely.
like magic
They decided to make ___ of their relationship and moved in together.
(make) a go of sth
My old car finally ___ up ___ on the motorway last week; the engine just stopped for good.
gave (up) the ghost
After the software update, my old laptop suddenly __ dream; it's faster than it's ever been.
works like a (dream)
With her ambition and talent, I always knew she would ___ in her field.
go places
The new hiking trail was featured in a popular magazine and is now ___, becoming overcrowded and damaged.
a victim of its own success
I couldn't find a hammer, but this heavy book ___ and nailed the picture hook in.
did the trick
She ___ time with her first novel, which became an international bestseller.
hit the big (time)
He taught for over 40 years and left ___ thousands of students.
(left) his mark on
Losing that job was a ___ in ___ because it pushed me to start my own successful business.
(a) blessing (in) disguise
Adding just a little fresh basil at the end makes ___ to the flavour of the pasta sauce.
(makes) all the difference
Since launching their new product line, the company has gone ___, doubling its revenue.
from strength to strength
For many athletes, winning an Olympic gold medal is the ___ of their career.
be-all-and-end-all