growth
Idioms (13)
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(take) a step back/further
CEFR B2to pause and reconsider a situation (step back), or develop an idea or action beyond its current point (step further)
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sow seeds of thought
CEFR C1to introduce ideas that may grow and develop in people's minds later
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virtuous circle
CEFR C1a beneficial loop in which each success makes the next success more likely
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throw it at the wall and see what sticks
CEFR B2to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work
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hockey stick
CEFR B2a pattern of slow or flat growth followed by a sudden, dramatic rise
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move the needle
CEFR B2to have a significant, measurable effect on a key metric or outcome
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low-hanging fruit
CEFR B2the easiest, quickest wins available
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flywheel
CEFR C1a self-reinforcing growth engine in which each success feeds the next
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growth hacking
CEFR C1using creative, low-cost, data-driven experiments to grow a user base rapidly
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word of mouth
CEFR B1recommendations spread informally from person to person
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come of age
CEFR B2to reach adulthood or become fully developed and established
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bear fruit
CEFR B2to produce a successful or useful result
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take root
CEFR B2to become firmly established and begin to develop
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