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Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "estar sentado cómodamente" y "más vale pájaro en mano" se relacionan con las ventajas en inglés.

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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

hacer que valga la pena, hacer que el tiempo valga

hacer que valga la pena, hacer que el tiempo valga

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

venirle muy bien, hacerle mucho bien

venirle muy bien, hacerle mucho bien

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

contacto influyente, aliado poderoso

contacto influyente, aliado poderoso

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

contactos influyentes, amigos con poder

contactos influyentes, amigos con poder

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

lo seguro, lo que ya tienes

lo seguro, lo que ya tienes

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

tener algo a favor, tener una ventaja

tener algo a favor, tener una ventaja

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

subirse a la ola, aprovechar el impulso

subirse a la ola, aprovechar el impulso

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

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

estar mejor, salir ganando

estar mejor, salir ganando

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

servir de algo, hacer bien

servir de algo, hacer bien

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

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

estar en buena posición, estar bien parado

estar en buena posición, estar bien parado

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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