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Go from strength to strength

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

To become increasingly successful over time.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. The reading group has gone from strength to strength since moving to a larger room.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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To become increasingly successful over time.
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Go from strength to strength — To become increasingly successful over time.

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To become increasingly successful over time.

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When to use it

Use it positively when a person, project or organisation keeps improving. It is mainly UK English and suits conversation and general writing.

More examples in context

  • Her small design business is going from strength to strength.
  • After a promising first term, the course continued to go from strength to strength.

Usage note

Keep strength singular in both places. The expression suggests continuing improvement, rather than one isolated success.

A short conversation

A: Is the new community choir doing well?
B: It is going from strength to strength. More people are joining, and the performances keep improving.
A: That is encouraging news.

One more practice question

Which project goes from strength to strength?

A. A project that continues to improve and achieve more success.
B. A project with one early success followed by steady decline.

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A. The phrase describes sustained growth in success.

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