winning streak

Idioms and Phrases

A series of consecutive successes, a run of good luck, as in Our son-in-law has been on a winning streak with his investments . This expression comes from gambling. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

What, another reporter wanted to know, would he do when his winning streak—currently at 34—came to an end?

From The Daily Beast

On the court, LeBron James has powered the Miami Heat to a historic winning streak.

From The Daily Beast

Riding a 10-match winning streak and a clean slate in 2013, it may finally be Tomic-time.

From The Daily Beast

Nobody told the media to make a fallible person with a dubious electoral winning streak the “genius” behind the GOP.

From The Daily Beast

His winning streak hasn't slowed a bit—he's picked up trophies at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs.

From The Daily Beast

This was the third time the house had changed dice to try and break his winning streak, it was their privilege.

From Project Gutenberg

A winning streak of three compelled Dick to give up his wrist watch and both spurs.

From Project Gutenberg

They had whitewashed their opponents and broken their winning streak.

From Project Gutenberg

You saved the Giants winning streak and you pitched a no-hit game!

From Project Gutenberg

The fans that are roasting us now will be shouting their heads off when we get started on our winning streak.

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