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roaring success
/ɹˈoːɹɪŋ səksˈɛs/
/ɹˈɔːɹɪŋ səksˈɛs/
Roaring success
01
a very great success
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalThe origin of the idiom "Roaring success" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century, possibly in the United States. The term "roaring" is likely a reference to the sound of a lion's roar, which is associated with strength, power, and dominance.Over time, this phrase has become a popular way to describe a business venture, a performance, or any other endeavor that has been highly successful or achieved great acclaim.
Examples
The charity event was a roaring success, raising over a million dollars for their cause and bringing much needed attention and donors.
The concert was a roaring success, with a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic fans cheering on the band for encore after encore.
