modest success
noun phraseUK /ˈmɒd.ɪst səkˈses/
US /ˈmɑː.dɪst səkˈses/
A small win that is good but not very big.
The bake sale was a modest success, raising enough money for new library books.
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2. A result that meets expectations without being impressive.
The film was a modest success at the box office, earning back its budget.
3. A quiet or humble achievement that does not attract much attention.
Her modest success in the local race surprised no one who knew her training routine.
4. A moderate level of commercial or popular approval.
The new cafe enjoyed modest success during its first year in the neighborhood.