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Úspěch - Advantage

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English idioms related to Success
to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]

to make sure that something benefits one instead of just wasting one's time

vyplatit se, stát za čas

vyplatit se, stát za čas

Ex: If you want me to work late, make it worth my while. 
to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good

to make effort to make someone feel happier or healthier

hodně prospět, udělat dobře

hodně prospět, udělat dobře

Ex: A short holiday would do her a world of good. 
[friend] (at|in) court

an acquaintance of one with great power or influence that can advance one's interests

vlivný známý, mocný přímluvce

vlivný známý, mocný přímluvce

Ex: He got the contract because he had a friend at court. 
friends in high places

one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires

vlivní známí, mocné kontakty

vlivní známí, mocné kontakty

Ex: He avoided trouble because he had friends in high places. 
a bird in the hand

something tangible and certain that one possesses, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and valuing it rather than seeking something else

jistota v ruce, to jisté

jistota v ruce, to jisté

Ex: Take the job offer; a bird in the hand is better than a risky promise. 
to [have] {sth} going (on|) for {sb/sth}

to possess positive qualities or advantages that increase the likelihood of success or achievement in a particular area or situation

mít něco do sebe, mít výhodu

mít něco do sebe, mít výhodu

Ex: She has experience going for her in the competition. 
to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}

to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought

svézt se na vlně, využít vlnu úspěchu

svézt se na vlně, využít vlnu úspěchu

Ex: The band rode the wave of its first hit song. 
to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

být na tom lépe, polepšit si

být na tom lépe, polepšit si

Ex: You'll be better off with a smaller apartment. 
to [do] {sb/sth} (any|some|) good

to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

prospět, pomoci

prospět, pomoci

Ex: A little rest will do you good. 
to [be] sitting pretty

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

být za vodou, mít se dobře

být za vodou, mít se dobře

Ex: After selling the company, he was sitting pretty. 
to [put] {sth} to work

to use something, such as one's skills, possessions, etc.

Ex: John is putting his new camera to work by taking photos of his travels and sharing them on social media. 
ace in the hole

a hidden advantage or strong backup that can help one succeed

Ex: She's keeping all the details of their unscrupulous business practices as an ace in the hole should they ever try to fire her. 
on a silver platter

with little or no effort required

Ex: He had the promotion handed to him on a silver platter. 
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