a double-edged sword
something with both positive and negative effects
a ticket to success
something that provides a pathway or opportunity for achieving success.
glare
very obvious; cannot be missed
accolade
praise or recognition for achievement or excellence
paralysing
causing someone to become unable to function normally due to emotional factors
hinder
difficulties or obstacles that slow down or prevent progress
fraud
a person pretending to be someone else
relentless
continuing without stopping, often in a determined or persistent manner
inevitable
something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided
paradox
in a way that seems contradictory to what one might expect.
take a toll
to cause harm or damage - pay a price
manifest
to display or show something clearly
