And kill it vs Succeed

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

And kill it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Succeed

Top 1,000 (very common) A2 verb

Most formal: Succeed Most common: Succeed

	And kill it	Succeed
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ænd kɪl ɪt// 🇺🇸 //ænd kɪl ɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səkˈsiːd/","/səkˈsiːdz/","/səkˈsiːdɪd/","/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/"]/
Meaning	To do something very well or to succeed impressively.	to do well or to reach a goal
Example	She really went on stage and killed it during her concert.	If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals.
Register	Informal	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	-	A2
Part of speech		verb
Collocations	kill it on stage, kill it in sports, kill it at work	admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be likely to, be unlikely to, be determined to, against, at, in, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to, appoint somebody to, elect somebody to, be tipped to, as, to
Antonyms	-	fail, stop, flop
Common mistakes	Using it in formal writing or speeches., Confusing with 'and kill time', which means to waste time instead., Overusing the phrase; it’s meant to be impactful.	Confused with 'succeed in' vs 'succeed at', Using 'succeed' without an object or context, Incorrectly conjugating with 'succeeded' in future tense
Usage notes	Often used in casual contexts; usually positive, highlighting success or excellence in actions like performances or tasks.	Use 'succeed' in general situations where someone achieves their aims. More common in neutral contexts than in formal discussions. Avoid using in overly casual settings.

See it in real clips

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

And... kill it!

And kill it

Avengers › Avengers Infinity War

Thanos: And very nearly succeeded.

Then let's succeed.

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

is how well they succeed at being who they are.

Avengers › Avengers Infinity War

Thanos: And very nearly succeeded.

Then let's succeed.

Succeed

Frequently asked questions: And kill it vs Succeed

What's the difference between And kill it and Succeed?

And kill it: To do something very well or to succeed impressively. Succeed: to do well or to reach a goal

Which is more formal: And kill it and Succeed?

Succeed is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: And kill it and Succeed?

Succeed is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

And kill it: She really went on stage and killed it during her concert. Succeed: If you work hard, you will succeed in your goals.

Can I use And kill it and Succeed interchangeably?

Not always. And kill it and Succeed are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.