[look like the cat that ate the canary] or [look like […]

[look up] {v.} 1. {informal} To improve in future chances; promise […]

[lose heart] {v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; to […]

[lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself […]

[make a go of] {v. phr.} To turn into a success. […]

[make or break] {v. phr.} To bring complete success or failure, […]

[no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] […]

[not to get to first base] {v. phr.} To fail to […]

[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes success in […]

[odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is not […]