How to Pronounce "sweet smell of success"
expression
SWEET SMEL uhv suhk-SESS
sweet SMEL ov suks-ESS
Definition
The pleasant feeling or atmosphere that comes from achieving success, often after hard work. It suggests enjoying the rewards of reaching a goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswit/ /ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈəv/ /səkˈsɛs
British English
swˈiːt/ /smˈɛl/ /ˈɒv/ /səksˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEET SMEL uhv suhk-SESS
UK
sweet SMEL ov suks-ESS
Listen in Context
After winning the competition, she could finally enjoy the sweet smell of success.
Years of hard work led him to the sweet smell of success.
They worked together and finally experienced the sweet smell of success.
You can almost taste the sweet smell of success in the air after our big win.