Idioms for “wow” in British English

have 100,000 percent of energy • going 100 miles-an-hour • 100 percent ding-dang sure • I gave 100% • 100%+ • my 11 minutes of vainglory • 11 out of 10 • 120 percent • 12th woman • everyone will have 15 minutes of fame • it's going to be like the 1920's: moonshine and sparkly dresses • a 2.0 version of msself • 2 4 6 8 who do we appreciate? • it's a 21-gun salute • 3, 2, 1 we have ignition • a 9 out of 10 day • I don't [ussyfoot around • all A grade • A-lister • an A+ performance • an AAA pass • aargh • able to dig into my toolbox • I'll always be able to say I was there • an abomination • above board • abracadabra • absolute corker • absolute delight • an absolute dream world day • an absolute humdinger • I'm an absolute knob • absolute life-saver • absolute perfection • absolute star • an absolute stormer • an absolute whizz • absolute zingers • absolutely corking • absolutely ecstatic • absolutely eternal • absolutely fabulous • absolutely here for it • to absolutely no one's surprise • absolutely nothing and no one is going to stop me • absolutely slams • absurdly talented, supremely flawed • abuzz • aces high • if you want to achieve big things you have to focus on the small things • we can achieve greatness • acing every test • acquitted myself well • get across the line • gets in on the act • an act cf kindness • maybe it's an act of God • got my act together • all action • get in on the action • actions speak louder than words • what the actual hell • add 'jackpot • add to my portfolio • added that bit of zip, zip • adds a little je ne sais quoi • adds an extra level of special • adds much needed levity • adds some pizazz • adds to a hugely impressive CV • it all adds up • adorable • adrenaline and confidence surges through every fibre of my frame • adrenaline fuelled • advantage me • not afraid to stick my foot in • after all the boxes have been ticked, dream up some new ones • after years of surviving on meat and potatoes • against-all-odds • against the run of play • coming of age • age is just a number • age proved to be no barrier • set the agenda • one for the ages • all agog • ahead of the game • ahead of the pack • ahead on points • we aim to please • aiming to push the boundaries • an air of confidence • aircooled • one for the album • comes alive • alive and kicking • gave my all • I like to do it all and have it all • I want it all • It's All. Just. So. Meta! • all's fair • all's well • all's well that ends well • allays any fears • allow it • an alpha dog • already pencilled in • alright, Jack • altruistic • amazeballs • have the ambition of a Roman emperor • keeping my ambitions in check • amen to that • that makes amends • won't go amiss • there's no amount of money or fame that will change my mind • amped up to the max • our angel without wings • animal instinct • an animated figure • one for the annals • annihilator • announced myself on the world stage • an answer to my prayers • answering the call • anything but a shrinking violet • anything but ordinary • I don't take anything for granted • I'll try anything once • go ape • I make no apology for that • the apotheosis of Bazball • is to be applauded • the apple of my eye • I appreciate the sentiment • much appreciated • approaching my final destination • couldn't be more apt • no argument • an army of fans • I've been around the block a bit • arrested our slump • have arrived on the big stage at last • arriving with a hive's worth of buzz • art of the deal • artful dodger • ascended Mount Improbable • ascended the buzz staircase • in the ascendency • ascending another step of the ladder to sporting heaven • put aside my woes • who could ask for anything more? • asking the questions • assume control • assume the seat of power • there is no asterisk besides this glorious achievement • astonishing • astounded • ate, partied, bed • I'll atone for that now • attack, attack, attack • an all-out-attack-have-no-regrets-approach • with attitude to burn • keeps the audience on its toes • had the audience rolling in the aisles • not another autograph session • avada kedavra • like an avalanche • more than the average Joe • getting away with murder • awe inspiring • awesome, and then some • awesomesauce • awestruck • awoken a sleeping giant • babyface assassin • I'm back, although I never truly went away • back from the brink • back from the dead • back in business • back in my stride • back in the fast lane • back in the fold • back in the game • back in the hunt • back in the old routine • back in the race • back in the swing • back into the groove • getting back into the swing of things • a back of an envelope project • back of the net • back off the floor • back on a firm footing • got back on my feet • back on terra firma • back on the prowl • back on the rails • take a back seat, superhero • come back stronger than ever • brings back the smiles • back to back winner • back to my best • back to my imperious best • it all goes back to Robin Hood • back to the future • back where I belong • back with a bing • back with a vengeance • back with the big boys • backed to the hilt • a backhanded compliment • backslaps all round • not backward at coming forward • some will be doing backward somersaults • bad ass • there's no such thing as bad publicity • come through bad times • in the bag • a bag of tricks • bagsy it's me • finding that balance again • balances the books • a balancing act • having a ball • on the ball • did make it to the ball • have the ball in our court • balling my eyes out • balls of steel • ballsy enough • bananas • band of brothers • like a band on the run • and the band plays on • bandwagon rolling along • go out with a bang • more bang for your buck • bang goes the theory • bang on • bang on the money • bang on trend • bang the drum for it • bang tidy • banged to rights • banging • been banging on the door for some time • keep banging that drum • she bangs • banishes the demons • keeps the bank account topped up • you can bank on that • banzai • bare easy • a bare knuckle ride • a bare-kunckle street brawl • bare our teeth • barely broke sweat • barely credible • more than you bargained for • that's barking • a barnstormer • baseline • trying to bash that door down • a basket case • basking in success • bat away • like a bat out of hell • batted away • batting above my average • the battle axe • battle-hardened • battle of wills • a battler extraordinaire • our battling qualities are undimmed • kept at bay • well I'll be • a beacon of hope • a beamer • beaming like a Cheshire cat • bearing my fangs • bears fruit • we can beat everyone on our day • the beat goes on • beat old foes • beat that • you can't beat the original • beat you in your own backyard • like Beatlemania • beats the odds • beats to another drum • the beautiful game • you beauty • a thing of beauty • beauty in the beast • just because • becoming more comfortable in my own skin • put to bed any doubts • it gets us out of bed early • I don't get out of bed just to turn up. I'm here to win • bedding in • that's the bee's knees • made a beeline for it • beer today • bees are buzzing • all before teatime • not before time • before you can say 'Jack Robinson' • begin to stem the flow • beginner's luck • it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas • a come-from-behind victory • quite something to behold • not to belabour the obvious • have belief • I believe in affirmation and if you don't believe it you won't achieve it • I believe in it with every fibre of my being • I believe in miracles • I don't believe it • believe it or not • would you believe it? • I'm a believer • belle of the ball • bellicose • belligerent • bellissimo • all the bells and whistles • with bells on • the bells ring out • a bellwether • my belly is doing cartwheels • belly laugh • belt it out • a belter • sets a benchmark • bends it like Beckham • like Benjamin Button • doing what I do best • best bar none • on our best behaviour • all the best bits • best day ever • best days of my life • making the best fist of it • best foot forward • be the best I can be • sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones • best in show • best kept secret • I get the best lines • the best man wins • had the best night's sleep • the best of a bad situation • best of both worlds • best of British • best of class • the best of my generation • best of the best • best of the bunch • we're the best of the nation, the one per centres of our country • best of the rest • best on the planet • best one • my best shot • best thing since baked catfish • best thing since sliced bread • had the best time ever • be the best version of ourselves • being my best when my best is required • my best years are still to come • I'd bet my shirt on it • that's better • no better feeling • getting a better handle on it • getting the better of things • in a much better place • it doesn't get better than this • sometimes it's better to be lucky than good • it gets you between the ears • beyond compare • beyond excited • beyond happy • beyond my wildest dreams • going beyond techspectations • beyond the point of return • beyond the realm of everything I thought possible • beyond the stuff of dreams • bided my time • big and bigger • big bang • a big bash • a big brouhaha • a big cheese • it's a big deal • big dog • big finish • a big fish in the pond • big games are for big players • something big has landed • big hearted • big hitter • the big hoorah • make a big impact • made such a big jump • a big moment • big money deal • go big or go home • big party on the cards • a big realisation for me • taking a big scalp • big signal-booster • big-sky thinking • a big song and dance about it • a big step in the right direction • a big tick for me • we're going to need a bigger boat • that's bigger than big • bigger than God • things don't come much bigger than that • biggest 'doh' moment • the biggest name of all • the biggest of smiles • it's a biggie • biologists call it symbiosis • Is it a bird? Is it a plane? • bish bash bosh • would make a bishop kick a hole in a stained-glass window • got the bit between my teeth • it is a bit nuts • bit of all right • bites back • bitten by the bug • I'm blagging it • blam • what a blast • a blast from the past • go out in a blaze of glory • blazing a trail • bless my soul • so blessed • blessed dream • a blessing in disguise • a blessing or a curse? • a blessing to me • blew away my rivals • blimey • blimey, O'Riley • blindingly obvious • I won't blink first • blistering • blistering barnacles • blitz through • blockbuster • blood, sweat and tears • a blood and guts performance • blood and thunder • bloody-minded • will bloody my kunckles • giving out a few bloody noses • coming into bloom • it just bloomed • bloomin' heck • bloomin' marvellous • blow by blow • blow me down • blow my own trumpet • I'm blown away • there she blows • blows away the doubters • blows it wide open • blows my mind • blows the doors off • out of the blue • blue chip • my blue-eyed boy • a blue riband event • blue sky thinking • blueprint for success • a blunt instrument • blushes are spared • on board • gets on the board • a boatload of fun for all of us • bob's your uncle • it bodes very well for us • bodes well for many years • an out-of-body experience • bog standard • bogeyman • there's no bogging me down • boing! boing! I bounced back • boisterous • bold and beautiful • bold as brass • bolsters the ranks • a bolt from the blue • a bona-fide new start • a bonanza • we have a bond that can never be broken • make no bones about it • bonkerooney • the boo boys stay silent • doing it by the book • one for the book • book-ends golden haul • book the hotel for next year's final • bookends all the good things • bookie's favourite • boom, got it • boom time is here again • Boom! Boom! • boomerang back • it is a boon • boosts belief • born ready • born to be wild • born to run • bosh • like a boss • bossed it • bossing it • gave it both barrels • no bother • bother • what a lot of bottle • you'd like to bottle these emotions • the bottom line • bottoms up • that puts the bounce back • bounce back • bounce back like a coiled spring • bouncing off the walls with joy • a boundless pleasure • in bouyant mood • a bow wave of momentum • bowled over • can't put me in a box • box clever • box of tricks • in a box seat • that boxes my socks • boy • a boy can dream • boy oh boy • Boy's Own stuff • boys are back in town • the boys done good • boys in the band • boys with their toys • I've bragging rights • brain-melting • brain of Britain • no-brainer • brava brava • only the brave • a brave new world • brave or stupid • braveheart • I took a bravery pill • the bravest of the brave • bravo • a bravura performance • breaches fortress • bread and butter • I want to break free • a break from tradition • break the stranglehold • break through walls and kick down doors • breaking new boundaries • breaking new ground • breaking news • breaking point • breaking ranks • breaking the boxes that we put ourselves in • breaking the glass ceiling • a breakout role • breaks resistance • breaks resolve • breaks the bank • breaks the ice • breaks the impasse • breaks the mould • breaks the spell • takes my breath away • a breath of fresh air • breathe a sigh of relief • breathed new life into it • breathing fire • breathing new life into it • gives me some breathing room • got some breathing space • breathless • breathtaking • it's a breeze • something brewing • brews up a quiet storm • a brief encounter with a true hero • all is bright • all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed • bright shining star • bright spark • that's a bright spot • bright spots amid the gloom • a bright start • one of the brighter lights on the stage • it was brill • brilliant • a brilliant tightrope walk across the wild side of life • brimful of derring-do • brimming with belief and fight • brimming with confidence • bring grist to the mill • bring home the trophy • bring joy to my heart • bring my experience to bear • bring on the big guns • bring to the boil • bring to the fore • a lot to bring to the table • brinkmanship • bristles with intent • Brit of grit • the British Messi • broad shoulders • a broadside • if it ain't broke, don't fix it • broke free from the shackles • broke my duck • broke the bridge • broke the deadlock • brushing aside • buccaneering • buckets of panache • bucks the trend • won't budge • is a building block • building bridges • we built this city • no bull • that takes the bull by the horns • bullish • bullseye • bundle of joy • buoyed by an abundance of riches • buoyed by that • my burgeoning reputation • buried it • we buried them • that buries the hatchet • going for the burn • burning the candle at both ends • burnished my reputation • burst clear • bursting at the seams • bursting with pride • bursts onto the scene • they came to bury me • this is the business • business as usual • gets the business done • we're at the business end • there's no business like show business • a busman's holiday • busting a gut • busy bee • puts butter on the bread • really on the button • buying time • the buzz is gathering at a rate of knots • by common consent, the finest performance • by eck • by fair means rather than foul • by George • by gum, chuck • by hook or by crook • by jove • by Jupiter • by the finest of margins • by the grace of God • by the seat of my pants • c'mon guys, it's just decent innit • like a caged tiger • a cagey affair • I'll have my cake and eat it • cakes all round • made the call • when they call action, it's like I've got some magical light inside me • calling a spade a spade • my calling card • calling time • the calm before the storm • calm heads • a cameo • in the can • I will because I can • canary in the coalmine • do the cancan • like taking candy from a baby • a canny move • the cap fits • cap that • caped crusader • capital • captain fantastic • a captain gives others the wheel • captain sensible • captured the imagaination • captured the imagination of the nation • caramba • isn't the only card up my sleeve • I don't care what anyone says • my career could skyrocket • career defining • brings my career full circle • careful, we byte • a carnival atmosphere • carried aloft • sometimes I get carried away • carried the fight • carried the greater threat • carrying the torch • carved open • on the case • case closed, put your feet up • case in point • it was just a case of when • cashing in • cast-iron credentials • now cast my own shadow • casts a spell • that put the cat among the pigeons • put the cat among the pigeons • cat who got the cream • that's the cat's whiskers • a catalyst • catapulted to fame • catch me if you can • what's the catch? • in a category of one • cathartic • caught dead to rights • caught everyone a little off guard • cause for optimism • caused havoc all night • causes a few palpitations • causing a racket • causing a stir • cautiously optimistic • cavalier from start to finish • cavalry is on its way • you can't put a ceiling on us • celebrate with a scone with clotted cream • our celebration definitely won't be a cup of tea and a biscuit • celestial • cement my place • cemented my reputation • the centre of attention • centre of the universe • the centrepiece statement • it's certainly all go • certainly lived up to expectations • certainly value for money • a chain reaction • chalked up another victory • a challenge to my oven-readiness • champagne moment • champion • take my chance • chance of a lifetime • took their chances • taking no chances • chancing my arm • I wouldn't change a thing • a change for the better • wouldn't change it for the world • change maker • change of gear • change of plan • a change of tack • we can change on a dime • I've changed my tune • changed people's lives forever • changes the narrative • changing of the guard • changing tack • channel David Beckham • they'll chant your name • well in charge • a charm offensive • charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul • we chase the shadows of the shadows • cheats death • keeping in check • a bit of cheer • cheers and tears • get the cheers in • cheers to that • more chemistry between us than Marie and Pierre Curie • cheque's in the post • takes the chequered flag • a cherry atop the cake • chief conductor • like child's play • chimes in • chin chin • a chink of light • a chip off the old block • it is about chipping away • chiselling the rough edges • I didn't choose bingo, it chose me • the chosen one • all I want for Christmas • like Christmas everyday • Christmas has come early • all my Christmases have come at once • chuckles abound • chuffed to bits • a cinch • claims the lion's share • don't clap, throw money • going like the clappers • class act • a class apart • in a class of my own • the class of the field • classic • classy • claws way back • clean as a whistle • clean bill of health • a clean break • a clean getaway • a clean sheet • a clean start • clean sweep • clean up • cleaned up my act • in the clear • all clear • clear and obvious • clear break • with a clear conscience • clear-cut • puts clear daylight between myself and my opponents • a clear-out • a clear vision • someone who clearly means what she says • clears the fog • clears the way • too clever by half • clever like that • clever Trevor • climbing my personal Mount Everest • clinched it • clinical • a close call • a close shave • too close to call • quite close to perfection • put the 'closed' sign up • closes the deal • closes the gap • this is the closest we'll get to what The Beatles experienced • closing the gap • a cloud burst • I'm on cloud nine • clouds parting • what the cluck? • like taking coals to Newcastle • the coast is clear • coasted to a win • cock-a-hoop • I'm a cock-eyed optimist • a cocktail of scars and celebrations • cocktails tonight • a cocoon and chrysalis moment • coining it • what a coinkydink • had the cojons to make big decisions • come in from the cold • collective elbow bump • colossal • a colossus of the game • colour me happy • colour me shocked • gives colour to the cheeks again • a comback worthy of Hollywood • combustible • so much more to come • comeback from oblivion • comeback kid • comeback kings • the comeback of all comebacks • cometh the hour, cometh the man • commanding victory • our commitment is never in doubt • the communion between players and fans is important • make compelling arguments • compelling show • no complacency from me • a complete 180 • a complete 360 • not a complete clown • a complete unknown • completed the demolition • completely done a U-turn • completes the set • composed • concerns were allayed • get the confetti • gives me confidence, more than any kind of swagger • a confidence boost • confidence trick • a conflation of the jazz and classical • conjured up one of my signature finishes • conquer demons • conquering hero • consider it done • consign defeat to history • the most consistent cog in the machine • a constant in an ever-changing world • consummate top order • in contention • no contest • I'll continue to do my talking on the pitch • continued to press my case • continued where I had left off • in control of our own destiny • controlled chaos • convincing • cook up another upset • cooking up a storm • now we're cooking with gas • if you have to try and be cool, you're not cool are you • it's cool Britannia • cool doesn't even begin to cover it • how cool is that? • cool running • cooler and wiser heads prevail • the coolest cat • cor blimey • core belief • the corinthian thing to do • like a cornered lion • cornered the market • no corners were cut • a cornerstone • doesn't cost the earth • count my blessings • can't be counted out • coup de grace • a coupon-busting moment of local folklore • courage of my convictions • courtesy of the tooth fairy • cover star • covered some ground • covers all bases • the cowboy rides into town • crack open a bottle • crack open the champagne • cracked it • cracked the case • cracked the code • that cracked the nut • that's a cracker • cracker jack • a cracking performance • make it in cracking time • crackles with a genius it's hard to put your finger on • cranks up the dial to eleven • crash and burn • crash bang wallop • crazy • the Crazy Gang • how crazy is this? • cream of the crop • the cream will rise to the top • created a grin right across my face • creates an incredible legacy • creating a Super Bowl-style buzz • creating banner headlines • creating chances • not creating too many moving parts • a creative force • getting credit I deserve • all credit to the lads, they've put in an incredible shift • the credits roll • creme de la creme • on a crest of a wave • a cri de coeur • crikey • criminally good • cripes • a crock of gold • the crossbar came to the rescue • crossed swords • something to crow about • as the crow flies • and the crowd goes wild • have the crowd in the palm of my hand • the crowd is on its feet • a crowd pleaser • the crown fits • crown jewel • crowned Godlike genius • crowned king • crowned the queen • crowning glory • it's a cruise • in cruise control • cruising • crumbs • I crushed it • And all should cry, Beware! Beware! His flashing eyes, his floating hair! • crystal clear • cue car-horn orchestra blaring out well into the early hours • cue rejoicing • cue the fireworks • cue the music • cult-hero • cup is still overflowing • my cup runneth over • cures hangover • curtain call • brought the curtain down • cushti • on the cusp • makes the cut • a cut above in a sea of mediocrity • I don't cut corners • cut from a different cloth • cuts it fine • that cuts the mustard • cuts through like a knife through butter • cuts through the noise • cutting edge • cutting right to the bone • a dab hand • Daisy pulls it off • did the damage • can't dampen joy • like Dan Dare • dance 'till dawn • dance like a butterfly, sting like a bee • got you dancing • there will be dancing in the streets • dancing on top of bus shelters • everyone is dancing to my tune • dancing with joy • dancing with the devil • that's dandy • dang • danger man • to dare is to do • dare to dream • dared to believe • daring • a dark cloud looming • a dark horse • darn tootin • have my day • another day in the sun • a day like no other • a day to tell the children about • one day wonder • daydream believer • brings it out into the daylight • dazzling • a dead cert • dead clever • dead right • deadline day • deadly • deadly combination • a deal without the spiel • dece • gave a decent account of ourselves • the decibel level has just increased • decision made • if only every decision was this simple • the decisions we make come to define us • deck the halls • all decked out • I decked you • deconstructs it • a decorated team • a dedicated follower of no fashion • defiant • defied age and expectations • defies gravity • defies second-guessing • defies speculation over future • a defining moment • definitely come to the party • definitely tracking in the right direction • deft touch • defy the odds • delays coronation • delectable • a delicious entree • like a delicious wedding cake • delighted to get through the door • delightful • a delightful aperitif before the banquet • delightful hi-jinx • delirious • delivering the goods • delivery man • in demand • demob-happy • demolish • not to be denied • the denouement • puts a dent in the universe • a bit of a departure • I deserve my chances • deserved the rapturous reception • deserves a pat on the back • deserves greater recognition • deserving of our victory • despatched in double-quick time • just desserts • it's all in the details • determined to go the distance • what the deuce • developed at supersonic speed • devil-may-care • diamonds can only be made under intense pressure • what the Dickens • Dickens of a win • dictate terms • can dictate the narrative • the die is cast • makes the difference • in a different league • a different level entirely • how difficult was that? • like digging up buried treasure • she digs and digs and digs • brings another dimension to it • I can dine out on this forever • a ding-dong battle • ding dong dandy • dining at the top table • one that does not disappoint • like discovering fire • dishing out the punishment • dishing the dirt • there is much to dislike for the jealous • dislodge you • dispatched • that's not to diss you • go the distance • puts some distance between us and the competition • isn't that divine • divine intervention • dizzying in its scope and brilliant in its execution • that'll have to do • that'll do • just what the doctor ordered • a doddle • dog days • that's the dog's • doggedly stuck to the task • the domino effect • this is how it should be done • well done, team • done a half-decent job • I've done an alright job • all done and dusted • a done deal • we have done enough • done it • been there, done it and wore the T-shirt • done more than enough • done our best to stay in the mindset • done properly • that's done right • done the heavy lifting • we have done this dance a few times • doo-bee-doo-bee-doo-ing • all doolally • door-busting • door's open • double down • do a double-take • double whammy • doubters are silenced • the doves fly high • that's dowhill • I can take you down • goes down a storm • goes down a treat • how do I get down now? • got it down pat • down to a T • got it down to a tee • it's all downhill from here • that's downhill with the wind behind me • downright bonkers • doyen of players • the doyenne • dragged back from the edge of heaven • dragged out of the dark ages • dragged us back into the conversation • dragon slayer • draws an appreciative audience • don't ever not dream • keep my dream alive • if you don't dream big, you won't become big • like a dream come true • it's the dream I didn't have coming true • a dream isn't some sparkly diamond we get. Sometimes it's rough, it's not pretty • dream result • dream team • it's the dream ticket • still dreaming • in dreamland • dreams can come true • dressed to impress • drink it in • I'll drink to that • drinks are on me • driving force • drool-worthy • drop-dead stunning • dropped anchor • drove a horse and coaches through that • drum roll • drunk with power • not a dry eye in the house • duck and dive • like a duck to water • dummy run • I dunnit • dynamite • eager beaver • eagle eye • where eagles dare • early '90's bombast kind of thinh • the early bird catches the worm • an early Christmas present • made many of the early headlines • earn a crust • earn my spurs • earn my stripes • earned my keep • earned my key to the executive bathroom • earned us a legion of new fans • earns a reprieve • earns some Brownie points • what on earth • how on Earth • feel the earth move • earth-shattering • the one thing I was put on earth to do • an earthquake • ease nerves • ease past • eases the pressure • it's not getting any easier • easing through the gears • easy, this lark • as easy as 1,2,3 • as easy as A B C • easy as cake • as easy as falling off a log • easy as pi • easy as pie • as easy as riding a bike • easy does it • easy money • easy on the eye • easy peasy • easy peasy, lemon squeezy • an easy rider • on easy street • easy to slot in • let them eat cake • eat them for breakfast • eat your heart out • ecky thump • gives me the edge • edge it • edge-of-the-seat drama • edge of your sofa stuff • edge over line • eee by gum • it takes effort and it takes failure to become a success • with egg on their faces • El Clasico • like El Dorado • elated • I got my elbows out • electric • electrifying • in my element • elementary my dear Watson • elephants can dance • give 'em what they want • an embarrassment of riches • embracing my chance • get all emotional • kept emotional control • what an emotional rollercoaster • emotions running high • emphatic • an encyclopaedic knowledge • this is not an end, but a beginning • the be-all and end-all • the end is nigh • end odyssey on a high • the end of an era • end on a high note • end poor run • end slump • ended in dramatic fashion • endless sass and wit • ends drought • ends hoodoo • ends on a high • my most enduring work • energised • brings energy and lights up the room • England's beating heart • an engrossing game • I can't get enough • enraptured • ensures firecrackers • entente cordiale • entertaining the hoi polloi • enthralling • puts an entirely new complexion on it • another entry for my highlights reel • envelope-pushing • the envy of everyone • epic • epic win • had an epiphany • the epitome • epoch-defininng • epochal • equal to the task • maybe equalled, but never bettered • err on the side of caution • escapes from their grip • the establishment had their chance. Now it's our turn • et voila • etched my name into imortality • an eternal youngster • as the eulogies are written • euphoric • eureka • quite an event • eventually it clicked for me • eventually won through • evergreen • everyday amazing • it's not everyday you learn something new • given their everything • have everything at my fingertips • everything can be done in moderation • everything else is fluff • everything everywhere all at once • everything has come from this • everything is beautiful • everything was smooth sailing • everything's swell • everything's under control • gets me everytime • eww • exacted revenge • excellent application • the exception that proves the rule • exceptional • like an excitable puppy • I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control, and I think I like it • as excited as a child on Christmas morning • like excited little bunny rabbits • my exciting broken-field run ended with a fumble on the goal line • exclamation mark • exemplary • an exhibition • exhilarating • the Exocet option • expand my repertoire • more expansive game • you expect the unexpected with us • expect this to run and run • no expense spared • experience in bagfuls • the kind of experience money can't buy • experienced campaigner • explode onto the global stage • explodes into life • explosive circumstances • expunges the taste of defeat • exquisite • extend my honeymoon • there's an extra frission • extra special • going the extra yard • extra! extra! • extraordinary • taking it to the extreme • exude confidence • exultant • eye candy • eye-catching • keeping an eye on the prize • eye-opener • eye-popping • eye-watering • my eyeballs certainly got a stretch • a bit eyeballs-out • my eyes are on stalks • eyes golden future • all eyes on me • fab • fab things • fabuloso • fabulous • in your face • my face fits • face of defiance • face saver • a face worth a millions words • I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way • factor 50 result • set fair • a fair crack of the whip • fair enough • it's fair game • fairly bullet-proof • my fairy godmother • a fairytale finish • keep faith • you've got to have faith • faith repaid in abundance • doesn't fall far from my tree • sometimes things just fall into place • like falling off a log • a false alarm • a false negative • familiarity breeds contempt • make my family proud • a famous victory • fan fave • well fancied • fancy footwork • fancy free • fancy that • the fandom feeding frenzy never let up • fanfare for the common man • the fanfare is not unmerited • the fans go wild • giving fans something special • fans' favourite • fantabulous • fantastic specimen • a fantastic use of my time • fantastica • fantastico • far better • far more brains than brawn • far out • so far so good • fast and furious • the fast and the curious • I couldn't get here fast enouth • a fast learner • faster, higher, stronger • our fate is in our hands • can't be faulted • finds favour • we don't fear anyone • fear replaced by fearlessness • everyone feared or followed them • fearsome • quite a feat • a feather in my cap • feather my nest • got my features twerking • a febrile atomsphere • I'll feed off it for the rest of my career • feeling a warm glow • got me feeling all nostalgic • feeling fruity • the feeling is good • feeling on top • make my feelings clear • it feels as if I'm waking up after a horrible dream • it still feels like a dream and I don't want to wake up • feels like a ton of bricks came off my back • feels like nothing that came before • feels like the closing of a circle • no need to get to your feet and applaud • keeping my feet firmly on the ground • feet-tappingly good • a feisty affair • I nearly fell through the floor • ferocious • fetch • feted • at fever pitch • having a field day • field of dreams • fight like I never fought before • the fight of our lives • fight to the finish • taking the fight to them • fighting fit • fighting like a lion • fighting my corner • fighting spirit • a fighting spirit that could single-handley win a war • fighting talk • fighting the system • we've had our fill • I want to fill that space, fill that potential • fills my boots • that fills my sails • it is final after final after final after final after final after final after final • final berth • a final bow • make final cut • the final hurdle • the final lap • the final piece in the jigsaw • the final piece of the puzzle • I have the final say • final touch • the final whistle • had the final word • finally coming out of my shell • finally slaying the dragon • not to put too fine a point on it • fine and dandy • a fine art • a fine display of artistic synergy • in fine fettle • in fine nick • fine up to a point • my finest hour • my finest role yet • finger-linkin good • put my finger on it • finger on my button • my fingerprints are all over this • having fingers in lots of different pies • we have got to finish it off • finish with a flourish • finishes the job • made it to the finishing line • finishing touch • fino alla prossima volta • fire and fury • fire in my belly • I have fire in my eyes • we all have a fire inside us • keeps the fire lit • fire starter • fired up • my firefighter act • came out firing • out of the firing line • firing on all cylinders • firing on all fronts • firm favourite • first among equals • first and foremost • first blood • first class • a first class drubbing • the first cuckoo of spring • the first mountain we climbed was Everest, it's only going to get flatter and better • first of many • first past the post • on the first rung • first to the buzzer • like a fish to water • fit and firing • fit as a butcher's dogs • fit for a queen • fit for the purpose • fit to burst • fit to fly • fits like a glove • fits like Cinderella's slipper • that fits the bill • a fitting end • a fitting farewell • a fitting send off • five card trick • five star tear-jerker • five stars • don't fix something if it's not broken • been a fixture • fizzed in • a fizzer • fizzing • flabbergasted • a flag-bearer for a new crop • a flag-waving Brit • a flair player • flash, brash • a flash of brilliance • flashpoint • going flat out • flattered by praise • flattered by the scoreline • if you've got it, flaunt it • flavour of the month • a flawed genius • flawless • fleet-footed • flew out of the traps • flexing muscle • a flicker of hope • flicks my switch • takes flight • take flight • flight of the imagination • flipped the script • flippin eck • flippin' amazing • flirt with disaster • still floating • that floats my boat • a floor filler • floored • floored the throttle • flourishing • fluent • fluffing my feathers • a fluid outfit • no fluke • flushbunkingly gloriumptious • makes you want to fly • lets fly • fly • fly under the radar • flying blind • flying high • Flying Scotsman • flying solo • flying start • flying the flag • flying through the air with the greatest of ease • focus is key • focus on the next game • focused 110% • fog is clearing • fog of war clears • follow the leader • following a different soript • fond memories • foolproof • one foot and three toes in the final • have my foot in the door • will not take my foot off the accelerator • I won't take my foot off the gas • foot-stamping • not a foot wrong • football's coming home • give what for • a force of nature • a force that can't be denied • a force to be reckoned with • forced to bring on the heavy mob • a foregone conclusion • the foremost • it's like a forest fire • forever young • forging ahead • forgive my immodesty • forgotten how to lose • in-form • form counts for nothing • a formality • formidable • fortuitous • fortunate • forward thinking • somehow found a way to win • found fifth gear • found my bearings • found my rhythm • found my voice • found our banker • four quadrants • I'm in the frame • freaky freaky freaky freak • I'm free, my vision is clear, I can see • I get a free pass • given free rein • free-roaming • I'm just having a free swing at anything that comes my way • freestyling • fresh as a daisy • given a fresh lick of paint • fresh pickings • had fresher legs • frighten the pants off everyone • frighteningly good • frightfully good • no frills • there's more from where that came from • front and centre • on the front foot • front page • it came froom outerspace • fruitful • brought to fruition • fuel to the fire • has my full attention • full-blooded • in full bloom • full bore • full disclosure • full English • in full flow • going full gun • a full head of steam • that's the full monty • full of attitude • full of beans • full of cheer • full of gumption • full of joy • full of life • full of unbridled joy • full on • the full package • a full peacock-tail display • at full-pelt • going the full reverb • full spec • full steam ahead • full stop, end of story • at full strength • at full stretch • in full swing • full theatrics mode • full throttle • at full tilt • full time • the full works • fully focused on the task at hand • fully invested • fully loaded • fully prepared for that eventuality • could not have been more fulsome in praise • so much fun • such fun • fun and games • it's the most fun I've had for a long time • it's been fun while it lasted • funny as hell • a furore • further my claim • the fuse is getting closer to the dynamite • no fuss, no drama • the future has arrived • gadzooks • gain further kudos • gained an extra piquancy • gained immortality • galactico • gale force • galloped on • galvanised • gamble pays off • game, set and match • game-changer • game for a laugh • the only game in town • game on • game over • gangnam style • the gap is humongous • been a garden full of roses • garlanded with praise • garners praise • gasp • gathers pace • gazooks • gee whizz • we just gel and go together • well-gelled • genesis • the genie is out of the bottle • genius • a gentle giant • gerrin there • as a gesture of goodwill • go-getter • one giant leap • makes the giant panda look positively commonplace • giant stride • giantkilling • going giddy • as giddy as a kipper • giddy with excitement • a gift from the gods • a gift from the heavans • gift of the gab • the gift that keeps on giving • gift wrapped • gift-wrapped • the gig is mine • gilding the lily • a gimlet eye • gimme, gimme • a gimme game • ginormous win • are you having a giraffe? • here comes the girl • this girl can • girl crazy • you get the gist • I have given all I have to give • so much more to give • I was glad • glad all over • my glass is always filled nearly to the top actually • I'm a glass-two-thirds-full person • glides through • really glistens • a glittering career • all that glitters • glitz and glam • glorious • gloriumptious • glorius absurdity • glory be • the glory I have long craved • puts the gloss on it • glowing reports • glowing with pride • goal • goals galore • the Goat (greatest off all time) • I'm gobsmacked • God-given gift • gods don't take curtain calls • the gods smile on me • a godsend • there she goes • gold at the end of the rainbow • like gold dust • gold plated • a gold rush • the gold standard • gold stars • a golden age • golden boy • golden day • a golden era • it's a golden flurry • golden generation • golden girl • golden legacy • golden nugget • golden oldie • a golden opportunity • golden ticket • the golden touch • golden wonder • goldmine • golly • golly gosh • going, going, gone • gone and done it • gone balls to the wall • gone big again • gone full cycle • gone full tonto • gone nutty • gone one better • gone out in style • gone out on a limb • gone out there and given it a good go • gone through hell • gonna be well pro now • all good • come good • it's all good • well good • so good • good, bad and ugly • when they are good, they are very very good • good as gold • good as hell • gave as good as I got • as good as it gets • gave as good as we got • I've got good butterflies about it • a good buzz • a good day in our history • one good deed leads to another • we've got good direction of travel • in good form • really good fun • good going • good golly, miss Molly • good gosh • good grief • in good heart • good heavens • made a really good impression • had a good innings • good is not good enough • how good is that? • that's a good job done • good Karma • it gave me a good laugh • for good measure • do you want the good news or the good news? • a good news story • good nose for it • a good omen • I'm in a good place • a good place to ply my trade • you can't keep a good player down for long • good progress • in good shape • good shout • in good spirits • in a good spot • good start • puts me in good stead • feel-good story • good stuff • more of a good thing • I only have good things to say about it • I'm here to have a good time not a long time • good times never seemed so good • keeps the good times rolling • too good to miss • good to stay in the rhythm • good un • been good value • it was good while it lasted • in good working order • a goodie • goodness • goodness gracious • goodness knows • goodness me • goody goody • goose is cooked • goose-pimply goodness • the goose that laid golden eggs • that gives me goosebumps • Gordon Bennett • gorgeous • gosh • gossamer-beautiful • gotcha • gourmet stuff • gr8 • grabbed by the scruff of the neck • grabs the moment with both hands • gracious • gracious in victory • grafted and grinded • a grand day out • grand finale • grandmaster • grandstand finish • grasped the nettle • grateful for small mercies • like greased lightning • greased the wheels • with great aplomb • great chutzpah • great escape • doing great guns • go to great lengths • we're in a great place now • a great powerhouse • great pretender • a great run • great Scott • gave us one of our great stories • making great strides • great stuff • how great was that • for the greater good • greater than the sum of the parts • the greatest show on earth • the greatest showman • one of the greats of the genre • gives green light • green-lit • green shoots of recovery • on the grid • grieving over, time to go again • grind out victory • grinning from ear to ear • grinning like a lunatic • gripping • a gripping storyline • more about grit than attacking verve • gritty • groovy • groundbreaking • grow in stature • we grow old but we never grow up'  • growing old disgracefully • given a guard of honour • have my guard up • brings guile • the guiltiest of guilty pleasures • gung-ho • gunning for • all guns blazing • gunslingers • got some gusto • gutsy • go-to guy • let's make a habit of it • hail Mary • hail to the king • not a hair out of place • hair raising • makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up • not half • doesn't half help • it ain't half hot • hall of fame • hallelujah • go hammer and toogs • hammering home • the Hand of God • hand on heart • have one hand on the trophy • hand over fist • handed the world on a plate • handle with kid gloves • hands me a lift • hands up in the air • a handy pointer • more than just a handyman • not hanging about • it nearly didn't happen at all • did that really happen? • happenstance • couldn't be happier • the happiest man alive • happiness in any language • always be happy, never satisfied • happy and glorious • happy as a sunbeam • happy as Larry • happy bunny • I'm a happy chappy • happy Christmas, war is over • happy clappy • happy days • happy days are here again • happy ending • happy ever after • happy I'm living rent-free in your head • so happy it hurts • a happy man • the happy one • in my happy place • a happy return to the fold • many happy returns • so happy to be back • happy to be in the hat • happy to keep the battle lines open • happy to lose my head • I'm in happy valley now • hard-fought • hard graft has paid off • hard-headed • hard to beat • doing it the hard way • hard work pays off • hardcore • hark the herald angel • no harm done • there's no harm in that • Harry Houdini • hat-trick • hate to say I told you • really is a must-have • make hay while the sun shines • like a hazy dream • keep my head above water • a head for heights • head for the checkout • head girl • head held high • head honcho • my head is like a sponge and I will absorb everything • my head is still spinning • head over heels • a bit of a head scratcher • a head-slapper • makes my head spin • got my head together • head turner • I kept my head when all around were losing theirs • heading in the right direction • headline act • kept our heads • won't be getting out of our heads anytime soon • heads we win • headstrong • made more headway • a heady brew • heady cocktail • heady days • heals scar • heals the scar tissue of defeat • a healthy dose of good fortune • hear hear • can you hear me? • take heart • it gives me heart • heart-melting • at the heart of a world-class orchestra • heart of stone • my heart sings • my heart skipped a beat • my heart was bursting • puts my heartache behind me • the heartbeat of the team • will be heartened • heartening • feel the heat • heat is off • heat was cranked up • like heaven on a fluffy cloud • like heaven on earth • heaven sent • heavens • heavens above • it's just so heavy • she ain't heavy • heavy-metal • a heavyweight battle • what the heck • one heck of a comeback • one heck of a journey • brought to heel • a well heeled hippy • the height of my ambition • at the height of my fame • at the height of my game • held in very high esteem • held nerve • held on with relative ease • held sway • held up our end of the bargain • been to hell and back • hell-bent • going hell for leather • hell froze over • hell of a finish • one hell of a ride • come hell or high water • to-hell-with-it attitude • hellbent • hellfire and brimstone • hello possible • a helping hand • helps move the ground a little • a helter-skelter classic • Her Majesty's pleasure • a Herculean effort • have-a-go hero • hero of the hour • hero-worship • not all heroes wear capes • heroic and historic • hey hey • hey presto • in my heyday • heyyy • hi five • a hidden gem • hidden in plain sight • it's not like I can hide behind a lamppost • you're on a hiding to nothing • going out on a high • on high alert • high and mighty • a high art • sets a high bar • high-calibre • high drama • high emotion • high-end finish • give me a high five • high flyer • takes the high ground • high hopes • high intensity • high-jinx • high octane performance • high performance, low maintenance • this is a high point but I hope it's not the highest point • taking the high road • in high spirits • high-tempo • my high water mark • it's about not getting too high with the highs or low with the lows • a higher calling • a higher power • the highest of highs • highly commended • always hip • from the hip • hip hip hooray • historic moment • history beckons • history boys • history favours us • history made • history on our side • history repeats itself • hit full power • hit maker • it hit me full pelt in the face • hit my stride • hit parade • hit paydirt • hit the right beat • hit top gear • one hit wonder • hits all the right notes • hits dizzy heights • hits the front • hits the mark • hits the mark like a Tom Brady pass • hits the nail on the head • hits the right note • that hits the spot • hits top form • hits top speed • hits twaddle overload • hitting back • hitting new heights • hitting out • what ho • hocus pocus • hoist our flag up high • isn't just hokum • can't hold a candle to me • hold everything • I want to hold medals, I want to touch it. For me, it's podiums that matter • more than hold my own • hold on to your hats • we can hold our heads up high • hold the front page • hold the mail • no holding me back • holding up well • holds all the aces • holds all the cards • hole in one • holy cow • the holy grail • holy kryptonite • holy mackeral • holy moly • holy smoke • feel at home • have home advantage • home and dry • get home fires burning • home from home • on a home run • got home safe and sound • on the home straight • that brings home the bacon • on home turf • home with only a few layers of skin to spare • homework pays off • honest to God • an honourable mention • keeps them hooked • hooray • what a hoot • hop, skipped and jumped • hope not fear, light not darkness • hope to see the beers flying • keep hopes alive • hopes hanging by a string • hoping to put my name in lights • a one horse race • horsing around • hosanna • some like it hot • hot dog • hot foots it • hot hot • hot property • in the hot seat • hot-shot • hot streak • hot streak continues • hot stuff • a hot ticket • too hot to handle • hot to trot • hotly anticipated • hotshot • hotter than the sun • the hottest property • hottest tickets • in the house • brings the house down • like a house on fire • a household name • made me howl • howzat • huge • a huge influence • a huge lift • huge moment • a huge plus • hugely creditable • a hullabaloo • not human • from humble beginnings • one hundred and eighty • one hundred percent • that's all hunky dory • we hunt in packs • going through the hurdles • hurray • the hype is going to be stratospheric • hypnotically good • i'm all cut and thrust • an ice-breaker • ice with that • that's the icing on the cake • iconic status • so idiomatic • idiot savant • your ignorance is no defense • illustrious • imbued with gravitas • immaculate • immensely gratifying • made an impact outside rarefied circle • so impactful • impeccable • impeccable timing • our imperial phrase • it's the most important least important thing • impose myself on the opposition from ball one • impossible is nothing • impossible to ignore • makes me impossible to overlook • impressed • making an impression • an improbable victory • I'm in • incendiary • won't give an inch • an inch away from being perfect • inch perfect • incomparably better • an incorrigible scamp • incredibly urgent • indefatigable • indescribeable • an Indian summer • an industrious showing • as inevitable as pudding following the cheese and port • inked an early win into the calendar • inks deal • making inroads • it's insane • insanely great • an insatiable appetite to keep moving forward • on the inside track • inspiration strikes • inspired • an inspired choice • inspires wanderlust • Insta-overload • made me an Instagram star • an instant fix • instant gratification • instant hit • a bit intense • interstellar genius • an intriguing contest • intuitive improvisation is the secret of genius • invincible • the invincibles • involved in more great escapes than Harry Houdini • Irish eyes will be smiling • a will of iron • an iron fist • irons in the fire • ironside • irreplaceable • irrepressible • irrepressible joy • ISAWITFIRST • there you have it • that's more like it • make most of it • still got it • I like it • an itch I just had to scratch • itched that itch • Jack the lad • that's our jam • jam today • jaw droping • all that jazz • jeepers creepers • jeez • a jewel • a jewel in the crown • jingle all the way • the jinx, it's all over • jive talking • just the job • just doing my job • job done • another job well done • jock • joie de vivre • joined at the hip • joined-up thinking • jolly hockey sticks • just jollying us along • jolted into action • just joshing • journey's end • what a joy • no joy in life is small • joy to the world • joyful and triumphant • joyous news • jubilation • juggernaut • jump start • jumped before I was pushed • jumpin' Jack Flash • jumping for joy • jumping in with both feet • jumping jelly beans • jumping on the bandwagon • jumping up on the chairs, demanding an immediate encore • a Jurassic Park-scale triumph • justice was done • more than justifies their faith • kapow • on an even keel • keen as mustard • keen to fill the void • ker-ching • what a kerfuffle • ketchup effect • key man • key players in the fight against global zombiefication • a key weapon in our armoury • kick ass with kindness • kicked back • kicked into touch • get my kicks • kickstart • it's like being a kid again • I kid you not • it's a kid's dream • kid's stuff • tha's kidding right? • the kids are alright • in for the kill • kill them with kindness • all killer and no filler • killer blow • making a killing • that kills two birds with one stone • one of a kind • I'm the king of the castle and you're the dirty rascal • king of the hill • king of the jungle • king of the singers • I'm the king of the world • the kiss of life • having a knees-up • knight in shining armour • knock me down with a feather • a knock-out line-up • knocked for six • knocked it flaming out of the ballpark • knocked it on the head • knocked me sideways • knocked off their pedestal • came a-knocking • I'll always be knocking on the door • knockout • we don't know how to quit • know it like the back of my hand • know my onions • I know no boundaries • know the lay of the land • know the right button to hit • know the ropes • we just don't know when to give up • knowledge is power • really knows where that spot in my heart is • kooshty • la dolce vita • la forma a temporanea ma la classe e permanente • a labour of love • one of the Labours of Hercules • it lacks only party poppers • land-grab • it did not land in our laps • land knockout blow • land of hope and glory • landed a few punches • landmark moment • lands top honour • the landscape has changed • do a lap of honour • lapping it up • a large plus for us • larger than life • laser like focus • lashing home • last gasp victory • last grasp winner • a last hurrah • the last laugh • last man sitting • last of the big spenders • last of the summer wine • have the last word • late, late show • a late bloomer • late developer • late surge • late to the party • a laudable achievement • much-lauded • lauded by the cognoscente • a laugh a minute • laugh in the face of adversity • laugh out loud • laughing all the way to the bank • a launch pad • a law unto myself • lay bogey to rest • lay it on the line • lay waste • lays down markers • lays down the law • lays the groundwork • Lazarus-style recovery • taking the lead • lead people down the garden path • lead the frontline • lead the line • lead you a merry dance • take me to your leader • leader of the pack • leading candidate • a leading contender • leading by example • leading from the front • a leading light • leading the pack • leads the way • in a league of my own • leagues apart • lean and mean • a leap of faith • leapfrogged • leaping around like a bloody idiot • leaping into history • coming on in leaps and bounds • sometimes you have to learn on the job • it has been a learning curve • the least we deserve • leave with head held high • leaves an indelible mark • leaves door ajar • leaves it late • leaves more than a fleeting impression • leaves no avenue unexplored • leaves the critics eating their words • left, right and centre • there's a lot left in these legs • left purring • where I left the paved surface • legend in the making • legit • got legs • had put in the legwork • like a leopard changing its spots • lethal • not one for letting the green grass grow • doing my level best • it's a leveller • levels the playing field • keep the levels up • levitating with excitement • quite liberating • license to thrill • I have this licked • licking my lips • gives lie to the idea • set for life • this is the life • makes life a little easier • life affirming • life and soul of the party • life at the top can be lonely • feel like I've got my life back • life changing • when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade • life imitating art • for the life in later life • life in the old boys yet • there's life in the old dog • life is full of surprises • life is really good • life is sweet • taking on a life of its own • a life well lived • a lifeline • we have lift off • lifted out of the doldrums • lifted the veil • lifts a black cloud • lifts crown • lifts doom and gloom • lifts the curse • lifts the lid • lifts us out of the mire • light at the end of the tunnel • light lies the crown • light on my feet • at light-speed • makes light work • light years ahead • light years ahead of my time • a lightbulb moment • with the lightest of touches • lightning in a bottle • a lightning rod • at lightning speed • lightning strikes twice • keeping the lights on • lights the way • lights up the stage • what's not to like • there's a lot to like • go out on a limb • in the limelight • get the limpet off the rock • limping over the line • the line between genius and reckless has been nigh on impossible to see with the human eye • in the line of fire • lion-heart • lion tamers • lions roar • lip-smacking • lisn op • so lit • lit the fuse • it's literally banger after banger after banger • that literally was my year • a little bit more in the tank • I've still got a little bit of a devil in me • taken a little bit of a punt • a little bit of relief off my shoulder • a little bit of special • a little bit of Zebedee in my step • a little bundle of energy • little gem • with a little help from my friends • a little more besides • live a charmed life • like Live Aid • live at the Apollo level • live my dream • we live by the sword • live wire • lived dangerously • lived to tell the tale • lived up to my billing • lives up to the hype • livin' la vida loca • living dangerously • living like a king • living my best life • made a living out of making the impossible possible • living the dream • lke a cat on heat • lo and behold • locked horns • going loco in Acapulco • lofty ambitions • London's best • the lone ranger rides again • lonely the brave • so long, suckers • the long and short of it • not by a long chalk • the long goodbye • in for the long haul • long live the fairytale • long may it continue • long overdue • a long shot • it has been a really long slog • we had a long think about it - maybe five seconds • the long wait is over • no longer against the ropes • made you look • lookin' good • you're looking at a champion • like looking at a diamond from a different angle • looking sharp • things are looking up • we are now looking up instead of over our shoulders • looks a real spark • looks drastic • looks rosier • looks well-organised • Lord of all he surveys • lording it up • I do not do losing • your loss is my gain • from lost cause to cause celebre • that's your lot • I've got the lot • it's a lottery win, it doesn't come around very often • loud and proud • what's not to love • all you need is love • love it • a love letter to the world • love me or lothe me • loved every minute • lovely • lovely jubbly • lovin' it • loving the show • low hanging fruit • luck of the draw • luck of the Irish • you need a bit of luck sometimes • more by luck than judgement • maybe I just got lucky • in my lucky place • lucky streak • a luminary • my lunar landing • luscious • keeps machine rolling • mad for it • no mad Max • the maddest thing • there was no magic • could it be magic • a kind of magic • made of magic • magic • no magic formula • magic moment • magic numbers • magic spell • magical • magical vibes • a magician never reveals their secrets • magnanimous • a thing of magnificence • magnificent • magnificent rise through the ranks • magnifico • magnifique • my magnum opus • bit of a magpie • the main attraction • the main man • a mainstay • takes it mainstream • majestic • Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh! Make 'em roar, make 'em scream • no malarkey • less malarkey, more smarty • mamma mia • mammoth • gets his man • like a man against boys • a man can dream • a man can fly • a man for all occasions • man of steel • man-of-the-match • man-of-the-moment • like a man possessed • a man who can spot a winner • the man with a plan • managed to join the dots • managed to keep a poker face • Manchester City, we're coming for you • manic • I manifested and it came true • manna from heaven • on manoeuvres • puts it on the map • marauded forward • march on • marching to a different tune • marching with pomp and vigour • make my mark • enough to mark me out from the crowd • a marriage made in heaven • the masked avenger • massif • took a massive hit • master craftsman • master of disguise • master of the universe • masterclass • masterful • mastermind • masterpiece • masterplan complete • masters at work • match-fit • match grinner • a match made in heaven • match winner • matchless • you do the maths • it's a matter of time • when it mattered most • maverick • max factor • maximalist • maximum gains • maximum reward • do a maximus • maxxed out • that was the making of me • no mean feat • mean machine • we have to make it mean something • means business • means everything to me • means nothing and everything all at the same time • it means the world • got your measure • that's meat and drink to me • meat and potatoes approach • the medal and bubbly at the finish helps • more than meets the eye • mega • megastar • mein Gott • meisterwerk • mellow • a melting point • memories are made of this • a memory that will last me a lifetime • menacing • on the mend • making do and mend • make do and mend • a mensch • a going-for-it mentality • mentality monsters • merciless march • mercury rising • making merry • the message is loud and clear • not messing about • meteoric • there's method in madness • the Midas touch • mighty fine • a Mike Tyson uppercut • mile high club • miles better attitude • a milestone • all milk and honey • all milk and roses • milked for all its worth • one in a million • a million percent • make mincemeat of you • mind blowing • mind boggling • don't mind if I do • mind over matter • mini me marvel • with a minimum of fuss • mining a rich seam • making a mint • is mint • mint condition • no minus points • mirabile dictu • miracle man • miraculous • a miraculous conception • put out of their misery • had misses as well as hits • the missing ingredient we were looking for • on a mission • mission accomplished • mission critical • make no mistake • go misty-eyed • in the mix • a mixed blessing • mmm • all mod cons • like a modern Red Adair • a modicum of intelligence • got my mojo back • the moment British society and culture changed forever • moment in the sun • a moment that will go down in folklore • didn't give them a moment's rest • momentous • moments that matter • has the momentum of a runaway freight train • take the money and run • money for old rope • money in the bank • monk-like level of focus • a bit of monkey off the back • a monolithic talent • a monster effort • monumental • in the mood • the mood music is encouraging • a moonshot • a moral crusade • on my moral high-horse • the moral of the story • a moral victory • morale boosting • less is more • the mother of all upsets • the mother of all victories • mother of invention • mother-of-wins • we're really motoring now • the Mount Rushmore of the modern game • ain't no mountain high enough • my mountain top • a mouth-watering climax • making my move • move on up • moved to tears • mover and shaker • we've got the moves • just like the movies • moving and shaking • moving on up • I'm Mr Big now • Mr big time • Mr Dependable • Mr Incredible • Mr Motivator • Mr Muscle • Mr popular • all too much • muddling through • look mum, no hands • music to my ears • I'm the MVP • brings me out of myself • gives myself a bit of leeway • like Mystic Meg • nailed the brief • nails my colours to the mast • naked ambition • making a name for myself • got my name on it • put my name on the honours board • got my name on the roll of honour • got my name written all over it • the name's Bond • narrative flipped • a narrow escape • have a nasty streak • the nation is gripped • nation's favourite • a nation's sweetheart • national treasure • I'm a natural • a natural fit • like finding a natural pearl in an oyster • a natural winner • naughty • naughty but nice • necessary but not sufficient • it's now neck-and-neck • I needed to make sure my mind was actually in the race • I needed two weeks to come down to earth again • a needle mover • needs must • don't have any negatives • got the neighbours staring • nerve-shredding • well I never • never a dull moment • never allowed to rest • can never be airbrushed from history • things will never be the same • it's like I've never been away • never been prouder • never-before-seen • we never crossed the line • never done things by halves • never feels like a chore • never felt so satisfying • you've never had it so good • never less than open and honest • we never let our heads go • never lets me down • never lost faith • never lost will to win • I will never measure progress in inches • we have never seen a greater day than this • never settle for second best • never smiled so much • never tell me the odds • a new breed • a new broom • a new captain at the helm • a new dawn • brings a new dimension • it's a new direction • a new era • my new fav • a new high • new kid on the block • new kids on the block • a new lease of life • the new normal • I need new pants after that • new rules Britannia • there's a new sheriff in town • takes us into new territory • a new world order • the next big thing • next rung on the ladder • for my next trick • well nice • gets me on the nice list • nice little earner • a nice one-two • that's got a nice ring to it • that's a nice way to make a living • nice work if you can get it • that'll do nicely • in the nick of time • nicking it • nicks it • nifty • nine days' wonder • to the nines • nixed the deal • nobody can take this away from me • nobody caught wind of it • nobody does it better • nobody's fool • gets the nod • a nod and a wink • none of it happened by accident, only by design • normal service resumed • put our nose back in front • got my nose in front • put my nose to the grindstone • make something out of nothing • nothing but the best is good enough • nothing compares • I'm taking nothing for granted • nothing is better • nothing is enough • there is nothing left on my bucket list • nothing quite prepares you for this • nothing short of genius • nothing to it • nothing to separate contendors • nothing to sneeze at • it's all about the here and now • came from nowhere • nudge nudge wink wink • nullified the threat • number one • still number one in my playbook • number one target • we've got the numbers • a by-numbers romp • the numbers tell a story • numero uno • you've got to nurture talent • nuts about it • really an occasion that deserves a crowd • ode to joy • let off • off and running • lets off fireworks • off like a laser-guided greyhound • really going off-piste • get off scot-free • got it off the ground • off the hook • off the leash • off the mark • off the scale • a bit off the spectrum • off to a flyer • off to a running start • going on the offensive • I don't often do boring • Oh, what a beautiful mornin' Oh, what a beautiful day, I've got a beautiful feelin, Everything's goin' my way • oh blow • oh boy • oh I say • oh look • oh lordy • my oh my • oh my chuffing days • oh my days • oh my giddy aunt • oh my goodness • oh my gosh • oh my word • oh the irony • oh what a wonderful feeling • oh yes, oh yes! • ohmigod • well-oiled machine • OKaaaaay • like okay • I'm not getting old, I'm just getting started • out with the old, in with the new • you are as old as you feel • the old brains trust • it's an old cliche • an old fossil • an old head on young shoulders • you just can't let the old man in • old pals act • like the oldem days • the oldest swingers • oldies but goldies • OMG • omnipotent • I've got it going on • got it all going on • a once-in-a-blue-moon-experience • once in a lifetime moment • once the lights go off, it's full on race mode • got it in one • it is the One • now I'm the one • this one's just giving it up • no one's story is ever written in full • the one and only • getting onside • onto something • oof • ooh ar • ooh la la • ooh missus • oouldn't ask for more • an open and shut case • it's open season • it opened my eyes • an opening gambit • opening salvo • like opening up a box • opens account • that opens the floodgates • operate to a different set of rules • came at an opportune moment • opportunity knocks • opposites attract • ordinary hero • no ordinary Joe • the original (and still the best) • like no other • making others bend to my will • keeps others in my rear-view mirror • an outbreak of commonsense • it came from outer space • outshine • outshone my nemesis • outside the box • an outsider • outstanding • over and done with • all over bar the singing • over before it started • over my glitch • all over by tea-time • I'm all over that • got over the hump • I'm over the moon • over-the-top • over with a whimper • get one over you • overcame adversity • overcame some wobbles • go into overdrive • an overnight star • I was not trying to overthink • ow-zat • made it my own • we own it • own the streets • take ownership of my game • sets the pace • put through my paces • among the pacesetters • packed to the gunnels • packed to the rafters • packing more oomph than your standard player • packs a punch • a page turns today • paid for the patio • paid in full • more than paid my dues • paid off handsomely • paid real dividends • getting paid to spill the tea • no pain no gain • pain relief • paint the town red • paints a rosy picture • paints another masterpiece • paints everything in real colours • might just pan out fine • puts it in the pantheon • that papers over the cracks • par excellence • par for the course • paradise found • paradisiacal • from a parallel universe • parked my tanks on your lawn • parking the bus • look the part • I feel a part of history • part of my DNA • feel part of the furniture • a parting shot • partner in crime • my party piece • all things come to pass • pass credibility test • pass the test with flying colours • no passion, no point • the past is a foreign country • past master • make a path as well trodden as this feel brand new • it's a patient game • gives me pause for thought • it's payback time • you pays your money and takes your choice • pazam! • I'm at peace, I feel this is my calling • peace reigns througout the land • a peach • in peak form • if not peak performance, it was not a bad impression • a pearl • two peas in a pod • peekaboo • peerless • the pendulum has swung in my favour • like Penelope Pitstop • pennies from heaven • the penny's dropped • pent-up emotions • some people are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them • people are going to eye-roll about me • not many people can pull off these moves • people power strikes again • one of the people that makes the earth better • people will want to get their mitts on this • perennial favourite • perfect • a perfect brew • in perfect concert • the perfect fillip • perfect fit • in perfect harmony • perfect in every way • perfect platform • the perfect riposte • perfect ten • perfect timing • went perfectly to script • the performance cf my life • that performance will live long in the memory • we have performed CPR, open-heart surgery and stuck on go-faster stripes • period. End of story • a period of rest and recovery now awaits • the person nobody else wants to play against • keeping things in perspective • keep being a pest • for Pete's sake • petrifyingly good • phenomenal • the phone has been ringing off the hook • a photo finish • phwoar • pick of the bunch • pick of the crop • pick up where left off • picked up the slack • picking up any dropped balls • picks the wheat from the chaff • picture perfect • piece of cake • a piece of history • I want a piece of the action • like the Pied Piper • can't be pigeon-holded • pigs can fly • piledriver • pin sharp • a pinch-me moment • I had to pinch myself • pinnacle of my career • piping hot • it piqued my interest • pitch battle • pitch perfect • pivotal moment • got some pizzazz • take my place among the stars • my place in history is secure • no place like home • take my place with the greats • going places • plain as a pikestaff • plain sailing • on another planet • the planets align • it's all planned out • planned to the ninth degree • plant a commemorative tree • plate-spinning dexterity • take the plaudits • play strong hand • there are those who play the game and those who change it • play the get-out-of-jail card • played a straight bat • played into my hands • I played it by ear • I played my best game • played my trump card • played the innings of his career • played with flaming eyed conviction • player • the player all others bow down to • a player no one wants to play • playing a new ball game • playing British Bulldog • playing catch-up • playing fast and loose • playing hardball • playing it close to my chest • playing it for laughs • playing like a dream • playing more than decent • playing by my own rules • playing on repeat until 2025 • playing the field • playing the long game • playing the percentages • playing through pain • playing to the crowd • playing to the gallery • this pleasant land • what a pleasant surprise • will please the purist • pleased as punch • pleased to draw a line under this • a pleasing thing • it's been a pleasure • plenty in reserve • plenty of substance beneath the hype • plenty to celebrate • plenty to relish • a plethora of riches • I will keep plodding along until I can't do anymore • ploughing ahead • pls like • plugging the leak • a plum role • plying my trade • poacher-in-chief • pocket rocket • poetic justice • now that's poetry • poetry in motion • that's on point • point made • I had a point to prove • pointing the way • a points machine • you don't poke a mad dog with a stick • in pole position • pomp and circumstance • pop goes the weasel • popped a pin in their bubble • pops the balloon • portrait of an artist at work • put positive spin on • how positively lovely • positively ripping • possesses too much firepower • poster girl • one for posterity • a pot of gold • a potboiler • potent • a potential banker • a potential bolter • took potshots • pounces • pour heart and soul into it • pow • power grab • power play • power to the people • powered past • so powerful, religious almost • powering through • a powerplay • practice makes perfect • practice what I preach • praise be • praise the Lord • praiseworthy • pre-eminent • a pre-emptive strike • preaching to the converted • a precarious point • precocious or what? • predictable in my unpredictable • at a premium • prescient • made my presence felt • in the presence of greatness • press home my advantage • pressed my suit • pressed the big red reset button • pressed the nuclear button • can take the pressure • pressure is a privilege • no pretence of socially distanced celebrations • pretender to the throne • pretty formidable • pretty hard shoes to fill • pretty meaty • pretty much all my boxes ticked in life • pretty much carte blanche • with a prevailing wind • you can't put a price on that • priceless • a priceless ruby in the sport's crown jewels • my pride and joy • takes pride of place • in my prime • prime suspect • prime time • prise open • takes no prisoners • another pristine outing • a privilege and honour • it's a privilege to be part of it • prize guy • prized pony • pro grade • a more proactive display • probably need to be scraped off the pavement later on • probably the best thing that could have happened to me • no problem • problems surmounted • still processing my emotions • like a procession • prodigious talent • prodigiously gifted • produced our A-game • produced the goods • profoundly moving • the prognosis is good • quite prolific • come to prominence • promising • proof of concept • propels us forward • proper good • proper graft • a proper night out • properly touching • prosper mightily • that will do me proud • proud as a peacock • proud as punch • proud isn't the word • one of my proudest moments • I like to prove people wrong, I like to prove myself wrong • proved decisive • proved experience is an undervalued asset • proved the difference • proved the scourge • proved tough to break down • proved we are no mugs • proves a point • proves critics wrong • proves my worth • provided extra insurance • proving transformative • pugnacious • pukka • when I have to pull the chips out, everytime I've delivered • a pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality • pulled a fast one • pulled an all nighter • pulled myself together • pulled off a coup • pulling power • still pulls in the punters • pulls on the heartstrings • pulls strings • pulsating • on the pulse • pumped up • pumping iron • the punch line • punch the air • punch them in the mouth metaphorically • punching above my weight • punching heavy • being the puppet master rather than the puppet • just pure elation • pure gold • pure magnetism • a purple patch • push back the furniture • when push comes to shove • pushed my body to the limit • pushes a lot of our buttons • not just pushing the envelope but shredding it • I'm no pushover • putting a rocket up them • really putting our backs into it • putting our money where our mouth is • like putty in my hands • pyrotechnics • pyrrhic victory • a quadruple whammy • it's about quality not quantity • quality shouldn't cost a fortune • had no qualms • a quantum leap • quell mutiny • quelle surprise • the quest is over • quick off the mark • quick on the draw • make quick work • quickest off the blocks • quickfire • quids in • not going quietly • quietly confident • all a quiver • like a rabbit out of a hat • going at it like rabbits • a race always ends with a sweaty brow • like a racehorse let out of the stables • racing ahead • a racing certainty • it's rad, it's extreme, and I'm buzzing on it • on the radar • radio silence • all the rage • a raiding party • a rainbow in the dark • all my rainbow on a stormy day • rainmaker • raise a mug • raise my game • raise my standard • raised the bar so high it needs a pilot's licence • raises eyebrows • raises the bar • raising my game • raising the roof • rallied gamely • ram-raider • rampaging • rampant • rams the record books down their throats • ran into danger instead of backing away from it • I ran the show • rapid fire • like raptors from Jurassic Park • rare • rare beast • a rare breed • a rare cachet • rarely shy with my opinion • ratcheting up the rhetoric • rather chuffed • rather lucked out • really rather special • rattles the cage • got a raucous reception • like a ravenous Orca in a sea of plankton • raving about it • raw • with a raw edge • raw passion • a ray of hope • a ray of sunshine • razor-sharp • razzle dazzle • all that razzmatazz • re-emboldened • re-invigorated • reach endzone • reach giddy heights • reached a tipping point • reaching an inflection point • take it as read • you'll read about it in the late editions • read all about it • had not read the script • ready, set, go • not ready for swansong • not ready for the pipe and slippers yet • keeping it real • it's been real • real-bloke braggadocio • a real breakthrough moment • real champion • a real choker • a real curiousity • the real deal • a real diamond • a moment of real enlightenment • it's a real find • gave it a real go • a real looker • a real page-turner • a real pick-me-up • not real really • a real sea change • taken a real shine to it • has real star wattage • real teeth-gritting challenge • a real test of character • realise my true metier • I realised that being me is enough • my reality distortion field • like, for reals • you reap what you sow • reaps rewards • reasons to be cheerful • reasons to cheer • gives me reasons to smile • reasserting my superiority • rebel without a cause • rebounded from ignominy • received rave reviews • a recipe for success • much to recommend it • record-breaker • my record speaks for itself • put the record straight • records are there to be broken • records could fall • recovery effort • like the Red Arrows • red hot • red letter day • this was red meat to me • redeem ourselves • redemption • a redemption of biblical proportions • redoubtable • that redreses the balance • redressed the imbalance • reduced the arrears • reeled in • reem • trying to refine my craft • reflected glory • it's something kind of refreshing • I refuse to be a slave to the system • I refuse to grow up and take life seriously • refuse to lose • refuse to rest on my laurels • refused to cave in • refusing to drive like a grandma • regain composure • regain swagger • regained control of proceedings • reignited our hopes • reigns surpreme • reined-in • take the reins • rejuvenated • relentless • made us relevant again • ever-reliable • relief all round • relief still palpable • relight that fire • remains a golden goose • remains the man to catch • remarkable • remarkable and unremarkable all at the same time • remember girl power? • if you can remember it, you weren't really there • remember my name • renaissance man • renowned • repaid a debt of gratitude • repaired some of the damage • repels a fightback • replused • represents a much sterner proposition • represents a new frontier • reputation blossoms • reputation counts for nothing • rescue mission • rescued from obscurity • resistance is futile • resolute • resolve tested • really resonates with me • a resounding success • the rest, as they say, is history • I rest my case • will have the rest on the run • restored a little pride • restored calm • restores parity • result • what a result • the result is everything • the result was better than the performance • the result was the only positive • the results are in • resurgent • a resurrection from the dead • return of the prodigal son • a return to form • a return to former glories • return to winning ways • returns with a bang • like a reunion • been a revelation • revenge is a dish best served cold • revenge is sweet • revenge mission • revenge with a capital R • revitalised • revived my fortunes • revved up • got the reward I deserve • just rewards • rewrite the history books • rewrites the script • rhapsody in blue • I got rhythm • I got rhythm, I got music, I got my man, Who could ask for anything more? • the rhythm section • rich pickings • in a rich vein • such a rich vein of form • richly deserved • getting rid of dead wood • ridding my own wave of confidence • it's been quite a ride • ride into the sunset • ride my positive wave • the ride of a lifetime • ridiculously talented • riding a wave of euphoria • riding high • riding out a storm • riding the wave • rifled home • it's only right and proper • right as rain • right at home • now in the right ball park • a right bobby dazzler • right call • the right decision in the grand scheme of things • in the right frame cf mind • right ingredients • a right laugh • making the right noise • getting in some right old tear-ups • right on • right on cue • all right on the night • right on the nose • right on track • there is no right or wrong way • on the right page • in the right place at the right time • the right prescription • on the right road • right said Fred • on the right side of history • the right stuff • right the ship • right the wrongs • trying to go right to the line and put my toe over it • quite right too • on the right track • right up my street • has to be right up there • ring the changes • a ringing endorsement • a riot of colour • let rip • rip-roaring • ripe for the plucking • at a ripe old age • on the rise • the rise and rise • rise to the occasion • always rises to the top • a rising star • no risk, no reward • risk taker • rispek • something of a rite of passage • puts on the Ritz • riveting • a riveting game • my road to Damascus moment • on the road to recovery • on the road to riches • roaring success • doing a roaring trade • roars back • rock and roll • rock on Tommy • rock solid • a rocket fired up anyone too comfortable • rocket fuel • rocking • rockstar • like Rocky Balboa • rode my luck • the role for which I was made • role reversal • I'm on a roll • that's how things roll • roll out the barrel • roll out the fanfare • rollicking • rolling in it • rolling it in • rolling on the floor laughing • it's a rolling situation • rolls back the years • a romp • romped to a win • go through the roof • set room rocking • rootin' tootin • rope-a-dope tactics • puts the rose on the back of my cheeks • a rose-tinted view • rough diamond • all-round good guy • a round of applause • my most rounded performance • all rounder • doing the rounds • a rout • go Route One • like something out of 'Roy of the Rovers' • royal flush • we are royalty • royaly entertained • rub-a-dub-dub • getting the rub of the green • rubbing it in • in rude health • rugged resistance • rule-breaker • rule Britannia • our rule is no rules • rule nothing out and everything in • rule the manor • rule the roost • we rule the waves • rule the world • you can run but you can't hide • a run for your money • not run of the mill • run out winner • runaway success • in the running • made all the running • make the running • running wild • runs amok • runs in my blood • runs riot • runs the rule over it • rush of blood • sabre-rattling • sacre bleu • saddles blazing • safe as houses • a safe bet • in safe hands • safe pair of hands • safe passage • no safety net • when all is said and done • who said chivalry is dead? • sailing away with it • saints alive • Saints go marching on • sale of the century • salt of the earth • salvage a point • salvaged from the scrapheap • salves the wound • I want more of the same • we're all on the same page • samurai spirit • it's like Santa Claus is real • Santa's been kind • one of Santa's little helpers • sauntered to victory • savage • save my bacon • saved by the bell • saved the best till last • saves the day • saving face • the saving grace • saviour • saviour of the universe • savour the occasion • savvy • saw it in my stars • I say • can't say I didn't warn you • say no more • if I say so myself • just saying • really saying something • who says Christmas only comes once a year? • says it all, really • does what it says on the tin • scale new heights • if you are scared of your dreams, there is no point having them • scaredy cat • scarey • scenes of wild celebration • scent blood • schadenfreude • scintillating show • what a scoop • what a scorcher • got on the scoresheet • a screamer • screams winner • scrubbed the barnacles off the boat • scrubs up well • scrummy • scrumptious • seal of approval • sealed the deal • sealed with a kiss • seals safety • seals victory • tis the season to be merry • seasoned to perfection • we were out of our seats • second coming • second by second the crescendo rises • second to none • I feel like I've got a second wind in the sport • no secret recipe • the secret sauce • not-so-secret weapon • the secret's out • secure the perimeter, call for backup • secures my place with the elite club • must-see • see an upward swing • see bright side • I can see clearly now • some things you just have to see for yourself • if you weren't there to see it, you wouldn't believe it happened • see it to believe it • you should see me now • see my profile rocket • see the bigger picture • I can see the candle of hope • see the positives • can't see the wood from the trees • see you off • seeds have been sown • seeds of future greatness is there • seeing is believing • seemingly soars to heaven • the like of something you haven't seen before • seen-it-all • been there and seen it all before • seen the big light • it must be seen to be believed • sees the light of day • seismic fault lines • seize my chance • self-deprecating • no sell-by date • selling my soul • I'm not selling myself short • sends fans into delirium • sends shockwaves • sensational • somehow it all makes sense • a sense of occasion • the sense that everything comes from a good place • sent in a tizz • sent into a flutter • sent into a frenzy • sent into raptures • serendipitous • serene progress • serial winner • serious mojo • a seriously, seriously big party • seriously good • served warning • serves notice • settle a score • settled right in and making some noise • I'm in seventh heaven • got it all sewn up • from shabby to chic • shackles are off • shaft of light • let's shake on it • got you shaking in your boots • it is shallow people who not judge by appearances • the Shangri-La • shaping up well • share spoils • sharp-as-a-tack • at the sharp end • a sharp inhalation of breath • sharp shooter • shatters the illusion • sheds light on that • sheer excitement • sheer might • sheer will power • sheesh • came out of my shell • what a shenanigan • we shifted heaven and earth • shifts into gear • shines a light on that • shining a light in these dark times • a shining beacon • a shining example • the shining light • shiny happy people • my ship's come in • all shipshape • shiver my timbers • a shock of cataclysmic proportions • a shock wave • shocked the establishment • shocked to the core • what a shocker • the shoe's on the other foot • shone a light on • a shoo-in • shook off any rust • shoot from the hip • like shooting fish in a barrel • shooting star • he shoots • made it to the shore • short and sweet • gives it short shrift • the short story made long • a short-term fix • makes short work of it • make short work of it • a shot in the arm • a shot in the dark • shot my bolt • shouldering the burden • on the shoulders of giants • in with a shout • something to shout about • show a clean pair of heels • show me the money • show more endeavour • show my full hand • show my heart • show my true colours • show no mercy • a show of strength • show passion • want to show some pride • show steel • show stopping • show what a warrior is like • showbiz personified • showboating • showcased my strengths • showed glimpses of being back to my old self • showed great technique • showed my pedigree • showed them what they have been missing • showing no ill effects • the showing off must go on • showing signs of life • we've shown that together we're stronger than ever • showpiece • shows admirable restraint • shows fight • shows great character • shows how it's done • shows mettle • shows my class • shows my credentials • shows my hunger • shows my ruthless streak • shows that we have skin in the game • shows the way to the top • shows the years of dedication and hard work pay off • shows them what we're made of • shows what it means to me • shows who's boss • shrewd dude • not to be a shrinking violet • haven't shrunk to a challenge • shut down the comeback • shut up, close the door and call me Mary • put on a sick, sick show • kept my side of the bargain • keeps my side of the deal • a one-sided encounter • a sight for sore eyes • a sight worth seeing • in my sights • sign of the times • sign us up • signalled my intentions • signals intent • my signature dish • signed, sealed and delivered • signing off in style • silences packed house • silences retirement talk • silences the critics • silent assassin • silver bullet • a silver lining • silver service • it's a simple game complicated by idiots • simples • simply amazing and amazingly simple • haven't simply blended into the background • you simply can't go wrong with this • simply happy to take the glory • simply the best • since time immemorial • since when have we done logic? • sing hosannas • they'll sing songs about you • sing when you're winning • all singing, all dancing • singing a happy tune • sink teeth into it • we wouldn't sit back and be brow-beaten • made everyone sit up and take notice • sitting duck • sitting pretty • situation normal • six of the best • sizzler • that was skill • made it through by the skin of my teeth • didn't skip a beat • sky-high • the sky is the limit, but we could probably go further than that • sky-rocketing • slam dunk • slams the door • slashdotted • slays the giant • a sleeper hit • sleeping giant • not so sleepy • get a slice of the action • slick • couldn't let it slide • no slouch • slow and steady wins the race • 'slow down' is not in our vocabulary • more slugfest thani sweet and sciense • smacks upside the head • it's no small achievement • small and perfectly formed • small is beautiful • small margins sometimes equal big repercussions • small ripples can make big waves • one small step for man • where the smart money is • smart move • smarter than the average bear • smarty pants • smash-and-grab raid • a smash hit • smashed it • I smashed it • smashed the roadblock • smashing • smashing, plates smashing • smell blood • something to smile about • can smile again • that puts a smile on my face • all smiles • smiles better • smiling assassin • where there's smoke there's fire • one smooth move • smooth operator • smooth passage • snatch a point • this will snatch Grammys • snatch win • snazzy • sneak past • not to be sneezsd at • if I can get a bit of a sniff, I'm usually all right • not to be sniffed at • from snores to roars • snow joke • it snowballed • soar to new highs • soaring Insta numbers • sock it to 'em • sofa so good • I am not going soft in my old age • I'm sold • soldiered on • solid as a rock • a solid bet • a solid choice • solved the equation • solves age-old problem • that's going some • really quite something • on song • this is our song • soothes nerves • I'm sorry, is this actually happening? • sorry, must dash • sorted • sorts this woman out from the boys • sound as a pound • a sound choice • sound judgement • sounds good • southern comfort • those who sow the wind will reap the whirlwind • sows seeds of success • have it in spades • spares blushes • a spark has been lit • sparked into life • always want a few more sparklers, a few more rockets • sparkling performance • sparks fly • sparks interest • sparks pandemonium • sparky • nearly spat my tea out • speaks my language • speaks to the demons and determination in all of us • speaks volumes • something special • a special affinity for it • special brew • the special one • has a special place in my heart • special sauce • my specialist subject • quite the spectacle • spectacular • speechless • need for speed • at the speed of light • speedster • spell-binding • the spice of life • spicing up the show • spiffing • spine-tingling • spiritual almost • make a splash • splend-iferous • spoiler alert • given the spoils • sport is about emotion - winning, losing. It's love and hate and every emotion in between • the sport's answer to the Duracell bunny • gives us a sporting chance • the sporting equivalent of Superwoman • spot on • in the spotlight • spreading my tentacles • spreads like brushfire • puts a spring in my step • a springboard • sprinkles some magic dust • sprint finish • sprint out of the gate • a spur of the moment thing • squared our shoulders and led from the front • squarely in my sights • squeaks over the line • the squeaky wheel got the oil in the end • we are all stabbing in the dark • really stacking up • stairway to heaven • stakes my claim • a stalwart • stamp of approval • put my stamp on it • stamp their mark • a stampede • stamps authority • make a stand • stand head and shoulders above the rest • stand proud • stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best • I stand with you 110% • the standard bearer • not standard-issue • still standing • when you're standing on the diving tower without trunks, you'll take anything • standing up to little Napoleons • a standout performance • stands firm • stands out from the crowd • stands out from the pack • a star is born • my star is on the rise • star is rising • my star is still burning bright • star maker • star of the show • star prize • star quality • giving it a star rating • star turn • the star which shone the brightest of all • brings the stardust • stared in positive fashion • stark choice • all stars • stars align • stars in our eyes • starstruck • start at a canter • it's not where you start it's where you finish • everyone has to start somewhere • start spreadin' the news • started brightly • started like an express train • started to cause problems • just for starters • we are not starting already beaten • starting on the right foot • starting to find my feet • makes a statement • a statement of intent • my statistics make compelling reading • here to stay • let's have a stay-at-home street party • a stay of execution • stay on course • I'll stay until someone boots me out • staying power • staying the course • staying true to the brand proposition • stays ahead of the Joneses • steadfast • steady Eddie • steadying the ship • it's a steal • stealing a march • steals every scene she's in • steals the show • a stealthy 'late home from the pub approach' • steams in • stellar • a stellar cast • a step change • take step in my stride • step out of the shadow cast by you • another step up the mountain • stepped up my game • stepping out of the shadows • a stepping stone • stepping up • a sterling opportunity • sterling work • made of stern stuff • put on steroids • it's even Stevens • no need for a stewards' enquiry • stick my boot in • stick to the knitting • sticks out like a sore thumb • stir crazy • a stirring fightback • stirs the pot • stock rises • find my stock rising • stoic effort • I'm so stoked • stoked the fires • stokes the embers • stole the show • no stone left unturned • stone the crows • stonking win • stood the test of time • the only thing that can stop our hero is her own ennui • a one-stop shop • don't stop the music • stop the press • we can't stop until the final whistle goee • only we can stop us • I'll stop while I'm ahead • ain't no stopping us now • stops the rot • stops the traffic • storied careers • takes me by storm • storm has passed • stormed to victory • storming finish • that's my story and I'm sticking to it • the story is still unfurling • a story that is there to be written • keep on the straight and narrow • straight nines • straight outta Crawley • straight sets • straight talking • stranger than fiction • street fighter • street smart • streets ahead • strength in numbers • going from strength to strength • strewth • strictly premier league • strike at the 11th hour • strike it rich • strike me pink • strike oil • we have the strikeforce to do the damage • strikes it lucky • that strikes the right chord • striking a blow • in striking distance • another string to my bow • string up the bunting • strips everything down to the bare essentials • stroke of luck • another stroll • still going strong • strong as a bull • have a strong jaw • only the strong survive • a strong track record • stroppy • struck a vein of gold • struck fear into my opponents • struck gold • strutting her stuff • stuck the boot in • stuck to the plan • stuck tough • the stuff dreams are made of • the stuff you couldn't teach from a Powerpoint • stumble over the line • stumbles to stardom • stunned and amazed • stunner • stupendous • sublime • subsided • substance over style • success has been a long time coming • success is all the sweeter • our success is due to looking at problems the wrong way • success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm • a success story • want success yesterday • sucking it all in • sucks the poision out of the snakebite • suddenly the man to be shot at • made to suffer for my win • suffer with imposter syndrome • suffers no fools • that will suffice • sugar • sugar-coated • gives me that sugary endorphin rush • suits me down to the ground • it's a summation and a culmination • sumptuous • in the sun • sun shines on me • the sun's coming up • like a Sunday roast • it still hasn't really sunk in • on the sunnier side • one sunny day doesn't make a summer • sunny disposition • sunny side up • super dooper • super easy • super-excited • super happy • super-hot • super-massive • super stardom • super sub • super trouper • supercalifragilisticexpialidocious • superfaaaaast • superhero • superhuman • superlative • superstar • supported by a body of irrefutable evidence • supreme routine • take it when it comes for sure • as sure as day follows night • as sure as eggs are eggs • as sure as night follows day • a sure bet • sure-fire winner • sure-footed • makes sure good work does not go to waste • a sure hand at the tiller • I'm not sure these know how to win a game, lads • it's a sure thing • he may not be sure what he wants, but he'll fight to the death for it • surefire • like surfing a massive wave • surge up the rankings • surpassed my expectations • comes as no surprise • surprise • what a surprise • to the surprise of nobody • surprise package • surpriziiiing • surreal • survival of the smartest • survives scare • my swansong • swashbuckling • swatted away • no sweat • made to sweat • sweat blood • the most sweet, saccharine • a sweet and exuberant moment of joy • sweet as pie • sweet dreams are made of this • sweet memories • sweet music • sweet sensation • sweet smell of success • sweet spot • sweet success • sweet taste of victory • the sweetest thing • all sweetness and light and lollipops and rainbows • swells hearts • swept all before them • swept the board • swim against the tide • things are going swimmingly • when he makes it swing, the Barmy Army sings • came out swinging • come out swinging • takes a swipe • switched on • like the sword of Democles • symbolic ascension to the top of the food chain • the symbolism will not be lost on anyone • in sync • ta da • have my tail up • tailormade for me • one take • have what it takes • a talent that comes along probably ever 10 years • a talisman • talk of the town • we talk the same language • now we're talking • talking about a revolution • everyone is talking about me • a talking point • tally ho • no tame tribute act • tapping presistently brakes the stone • on target • a taste of the high life • a taste of things to come • tasty • quite a tasty palate • teach an old dog new tricks • have to teach you to suck eggs • teacup-dropping • Team Crazy • our team isn't just planning to make up the numbers • teams may be better than us but teams will not be braver than us • tear off a strip • always brings a tear to my eye • I tear up • I just teared up • tearing up the rulebook • tears of joy • that tears up the script • tech-tastic • tectonic plates shift • tee hee • tell me about it • tell me more, tell me more • tell you how good I am until the cows come home • telling it like it is • telling it straight • I'm telling my grandkids about this one • I'll keep going until somebody tells me to stop • with a temperature that never drops below gorgeous • a temporary respite • don't like tempting fate • ten feet tall • made it ten times better • a terrific jumping-off point • that Test-match feeling • thank the lucky stars • thank the stars • I can't thank you enough • thank you for the music • thanks for having me • thanks for the memories • and just like that • theatre of dreams • we were there, we were there • got there • put it there • these players would have been a success even if they had lost • they're everywhere. Defying odds. Logic. Reason. The game changers • they're playing my tune • things come thick and fast • through thick and thin • thick as thieves • out of thin air • the thin end edge of the wedge • quite the thing • you think I'm over-egging the pudding • I don't think I'm the finished product yet • they think it's all over • I didn't think there was life outside the M25 • third time's a charm • we got this • This Old Man, knick-knack paddy whack, give a dog a bone • like getting a thorn out of a finger • thoroughbreds • makes it seem as though something's happening when it's not • it's the thought that counts • thought the world of • one out of a thousand • a thousand flowers blossom • like three aces all in one • three cheers • like a three-year-old on a sugar high • threw everything in plus kitchen and bathroom sinks • what a thrill • thrill of the race • thrilled • thrilled to bits • thriller • really thrilling • thrilling cavalry charge • thrilling escape act • thrills and spills • thriving • they can throw the handbags around as much as they like • throwing my weight around • thrown a lifeline • thumbs up • thumping win • thunderbirds are go • a thunderbolt • thundered in • to thunderous applause • thwapp • makes us tick • tick it off my wishlist • tick tick boom • ticked off my bucket list • just the ticket • tickety-boo • tickled pink • tickles my fancy • that ticks all the boxes • ticks all the boxes • tide will lift all the boats • tidings of comfort and joy • some tidy form • a tidy sum • tidy up • tier one status • got out of a really tight hole • keeping it all tight-knit • tightened my grip • Tik Tok famous • tilt at title • like tilting at windmills • it's my time • all time best • time flies when you're having fun • I've got a lot of time for that • all-time great • my time has finally come • the time is ripe • I had the time of my life • in our time of need • having the time to bed in • no time to shrink • time up • time well spent • could not have timed it better • timely and timeless • times it right • the times they are a'changing • it's all in the timing • timing is everything • timing my run • that's the tip of an iceberg • tip top • tipped for the top • tipped the scales • tips the balance • titan • title scrap • titter ye not • you're toast • toast of the team • toast the occasion • today is my lucky day • today London, tomorrow the world • like a toddler on too much sugar • going toe to toe • it's coming together • told you so • not tomorrow. Today • ton up • sets the tone • sets tongues wagging • a tonic • have the tools for the jobs • came out on top • a top, top player • top banana • top billing • top boys • top bulls • top cat • top class • top dog • top dollar • top drawer • top echelon • top end • top flight • top marks • top notch • top o' the morning • top of the class • top of the foodchain • top of the heap • top of the league • top of the medal table • top of the pack • top of the pile • at the top of the tree • on top of the world • top spot • top table • you can't top that • top trumps • top whack • toppled • quite toppy • that's the tops • tops off revival • tops the bill • such a torch bearer • tore up the rules • like a tornado, everything happening at once • tortured genius • a Torvill and Dean type of partnership • tossing the formbook aside • a totally assured performance • totally memorable • find my touch • a touch • touch of class • a touch of pragmatism • makes me feel I can touch the stars • can't touch this • touchdown • touche • I'm most touched • tough as nails • tough as old boots • tough at the top • tough bananas • a tough call • a tough cookie • tough dusters • a tough sell • tough talk • a tour de force • I'm not here to be a tourist • tower of strength • towering performance • towers above them all • go to town on it • got out of traffic • trailblazer • the train keeps rolling • keeps the train on the tracks • a transformation • one to treasure • treasure trove • what a treat • treble-top • trend-setter • trepidation replaced by exhiliration • tres bien • trial of strength • a tribute to the indomitable nature of the human spirit • does the trick • tricks of the trade • have a few tricks up my sleeve • a tricky ascent • if I tried, I couldn't have dreamt of anythkng better • tried-and-tested • tried and tested • tried and trusted formula • trigger happy • all the trimmings • triple A rated • a triumph • triumphed through adversity • no trivial pursuit • a trophy for the mantlepiece • trophy hunter • true ghostbusters • true giant of the game • true grit • a true leader of women • a true marvel • truly, madly, deeply • truly channeling the divine • something truly is afoot • truly revolutionary • trump that • don't like the truth to get in the way of a good story • a truth universally acknowledged • a tug on the heart strings • a tumultuous day • in tune • keeps us tuning in • turbo-boost • turbo-charged • puts a turbulent year to bed • like a turkey shoot • turn a decent profit • what a turn around • turn on the style • all we've got to do is turn up • a turnaround • turned a corner • turned a group of individuals into a team • turned a page • turned into a prince • turned it into an art form • well turned out • turned over a new leaf • turned the tables • turning back time • turning it on its head • turning point • turns back the clock • turns jeers into cheers • turns on the charm • turns science fictionn into reality • turns the screw • turns the tide of history • turns to gold • always turns up for the big occasion • it's all about who turns up on the day • turns up the heat • tut tut, oh, I say • twinkle in my eye • twinkle-toed • do the twist • twist and shout • twist in the tale • twists the knife • what u gonna do? • the ugly duckling turns into a swan • uh-mazing • uh oh • the ultimate accolade • ultimate test • umwavering in our support • unable to lay a glove on me • gives unalloyed pleasure • unassailable • the unbearable weight of massive talent • unblinkered thinking • unbreakable spirit keeps the flame burning • where there was uncertainty. there is certainty • undaunted • under the microscope • kept under wraps • we're so underrated • not undersell the occasion, not overplay it in our minds • so understated • the understatement cf the year • unerring • unflappable • unflinching • unforgettable • unforgettable journey • unheralded • univeral credit due • to universal acclaim • unlikely hero • unlikely lads • an unlikely victory • an unlikely win • an unmatched magician • unmissable • unparalleled • unperturbed • unprecedented • unquestioning fervour of zealots • just unreal • unscathed • unstoppable • unsung hero • the unsung hero's unsung hero • untameable • untouchable • untroubled • the unvarnished truth • on the up • going up • up, up, and away • they don't like it up 'em • takes it up a notch • up-and-at-'em • keeping up appearances • make up for lost time • up for the challenge • up for the fun of the fair • made up ground • going up in the world • go up like a rocket, come down like a feather • up my alley • more up my sleeve • comes up roses • it's come up rosy • keeping up the good fight • won't be making up the numbers • up to my old tricks • up to speed • comes up trumps • one-upmanship • won't be put upon • upped my game • get the upper hand • upsets the odds • upsets the old order • an uptick in performance • on an upward trajectory • upwardly mobile • we gave ur all • urban legend • look at us • useful idiot • ushers in a new day • the usual order of play has been ripped up • the usual suspects • usurps • like V.E. day • va-va-voom • a valiant attempt • vamos • at the vanguard • vaulting ambition • a verbal denial-of-service attack • a veritable feast • vertiginous • will always be very, very close to my heart • the very best • make very good bedfellows • very plumptious • a very slick operating system • vibrant • a victory-at-all-costs mentality • victory came at a cost • a victory for good over evil • a victory for optimism over cynicism • a victory for taking a road trip over parking the bus • victory is assured • was victory ordained from above or merely a coincidence? • victory streak • such vim and panache • vindicated • vindication • vintage • a vintage year • I'm not doing a violin thing but I'm proud of me • it'll go viral • a virtouso display • virtually unplayable • a virtuoso display • a virtuous circle • another visit to the winner's enclosure • viva viva • finding my voice • got my voice back • volte-face • gets our vote • a vote of confidence • vying for the top • I wait for no man • one must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been • I can walk 500 miles • like a walk in the park • like walking a tightrope, and somebody gives it a really good shake now and again • like walking a tightrope made of thread • like walking a tightrope without a net • like walking on air • walking the red carpet • a walkover • walks a tightrope • walks her talk • if it walks like a duck • wallop • waltz to the title • what I really, really want • all I ever wanted • wanted man • a war horse • warming to the task • warms the cockles • you were warned • warning klaxon! • warning shot • on the warpath • one to watch • watch this space • a water-cooler expert • as water is to a desert wanderer • like water off a duck's back • a water-tight and robust outfit • watershed moment • wave the checkered flag • wavering at nothing • making waves • wax lyrical • going all the way • I wouldn't have it any other way • set on our way • well on my way • no way, yes way • way better • got my way in a roundabout fashion • the only way is up • way more wow • that's the way to do it • way to go • there's more than one way to skin a cat • this is the way to Wembley • one way traffic • no two ways about that • a wealth of experience • wear my heart on my sleeve • I feel a certain weight of responsibility • a weight off my mind • a weight off my shoulders • wel api • went down well • well well well • gave it the welly required • wer are not going for a jolly-up or a good time • that's how the West was won • having a whale of a time • wham bam • for whatever one sows, that will he also reaps • the wheel of fortune favours us • wheeling and dealing • wheels away • whew • whey-hey • whip-smart • whipped myself into shape • whipping up a storm • a whirlwind • whisky galore • white hot • a white knuckle ride • white tiger • whizz-bang • whizzo • whoa • come on, come all. Whoever wants it can get it • whole again • the whole ballyhoo • doing the whole banana • the whole caboodle • a whole different kettle of fish • going the whole hog • a whole lotta bottle • a whole new ball game • the whole package • the whole shebang • put in a wholehearted effort • whoop • whoop-de-doo • whoopee • whoops, hollers and a standing ovation • whoops a daisy • whoosh • what a whopper • whopping • why-aye do • why I get up in the morning • wide awake • wide-eyed • wields a big stick • gets wiggle room • wild applause • wild card • wild lion • wild one • a wild ride • wilder than my wildest dreams • a must-win • win by a mile • want to win dearly • in win mode • win on points • win ugly • that's a win-win • wind, rain, shine, we've been on the paddock doing the hard work • the wind is changing • a window of opportunity • winds of change • winging it • everyone's a winner • winner • winner by a whisker • a winner with fans • winners all round • winning at all costs • that winning feeling • a winning formula • winning habit • winning hands down • a winning machine • winning pretty and ugly • like winning the lottery • it's wins-day • wins the day • wins the golden boot • wiped the floor with my opponents • a wise move • something to wish for • within reach • within spitting distance • within striking distance • within touching distance • without a hitch • without batting an eye • without compromise • without jumping through more hoops • wizard • the wizard of Oz • woah! • keep the wolf from the door • where the woman wears the trousers • won by a landslide • we haven't won anything yet • I won fair and square • won the mental battle • a thing of wonder • wonder boy • wonder strike • the wonder stuff • wondercrump • some kind of wonderful • the wonderful everyday • most wonderful force for good • it's a wonderful life • puts me in wonderland • woo hoo • a bit woo woo • woohoo • woooh • woosh • my word • the word is out • words can't do it justice • words fail me • made to work • work myself to the bone • a work of art • worked a charm • worked its magic • we worked our socks off • worked ourselves into a position of promise • out-worked rivals • I've worked tirelessly • working our nuts off • working up a sweat • workmanlike rather than flowing • works the angles • works wonders • out of this world • take on the world • sets the world ablaze • sets the world alight • this is my world and you're living in it • world beater • world beating • world class • world domination • world famous • a world first • the world is not enough for me • does a world of good • sets the world on fire • the worm has turned • that's one less thing to worry about • worse kept secret of success • the worst is behind me • worth a bit of a tootle, if not a full-on fanfare • worth a fist-bump • worth every penny • because it's worth it • worth shelling out for • worth staying in for • that was worth staying up for • worth the risk • worth trumpeting about • a worthy winner • like wow • such a wow • wow • wowee • wowzat • wowzers • that's a wrap • got it all wrapped up • wrestle • wrestle control • write another famous chapter • write my name into the history books • it was written in the stars, wasn't it? • written off by all around them • can do no wrong • wunderbar • got the X factor • y-e-e-e-s • yaaay • yabba dabba doo • yahoo • yankee doodle dandy • yay • ye Gods • ye-ha • no more years of hurt • yelped so loud that is set the dog off • yes, it really happened • yesssssssssss We can dare to hope again • not yet ready to blow the final whistle • yipee • yipes • yippee yay • young guns • in the youth of old age • youthful exuberance • a youthful ingenue • youthful promise • yummy • zero sugar, real magic • zip-a-dee doo-dah • zoink • zoo-wee mama