some idiomatic expressions of failure and success

[Madyar]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #507 "English Slang Idioms (249)", question 6

"I can't go to lunch with you today. I am sorry. I have to go ......... down a new battery for my car during my lunch break instead," Nick said to Ryan.

(a) beat
(b) slow
(c) hunt
(d) hold

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #507 "English Slang Idioms (249)", answer 6

"I can't go to lunch with you today. I am sorry. I have to go hunt down a new battery for my car during my lunch break instead," Nick said to Ryan.

Correct answer: (c) hunt
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would you mind giving me some idiomatic expressions of failure and success?

Madyar

[Yankee]

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There is a pretty good list here:
http://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idiom-categories/success-failure-idioms.htm
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