key to success

key to success

The most important determining factor needed to achieve or accomplish success. A possessive adjective can be used between "to" and "success." As in most things in life, the key to success is to have a diligent work ethic. We have secured an exclusive interview with the wealthy entrepreneur to find out the key to her success.

See also: key, success, to

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key to success

Fig. the secret to someone's success. Bob said that the key to his success is working hard, being on time, and being extremely lucky.

See also: key, success, to

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