Make ground In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-01 10:09

Meaning of Make ground

Synonyms:

make good , get in(to) the mainstream (of something)

Make ground phrase

To start achieving success, gaining popularity, or being generally believed to be correct.
 

 

Their advertising campaigns are making ground. It has helped them double their sales so far.

This practice was once banned in our culture, but in recent years it has made ground.

Other phrases about:

strike oil

1. To find oil while drilling in the ground.
2. To suddenly achieve success in finding or doing something; become rich.

On the pig's back

Well off or in luck. 
 

stand the test of time

To remain popular or strong for a long period of time.

In like Flynn

1. Having achieved success or acceptance.

2. To do something fast and enthusiastically.

two jumps ahead (of someone or something)

1. Being much better prepared, skilled, or successful than someone or something else

2. Being able to effortlessly outmaneuver someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Make ground

Verb Forms

  • made ground
  • making ground

The verb "make" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Make ground

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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