Successo - Vantaggio & Merito

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti benefici e meriti con esempi come "avere la pelle nel gioco" e "avere un cane nella lotta".

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skin in the game [Frase]

a personal investment or stake in a particular outcome, which motivates a person to be committed to achieving success or avoiding failure

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to [have] a dog in the fight [Frase]

to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation

Ex: As a shareholder in the company , I have a dog in the fight and will advocate for decisions that benefit the organization .

to [bring] {sth} to the table [Frase]

offrire qualcosa di utile

Ex: She brings creativity and innovation to the table, which helps the team succeed.

a share of money or benefits that are available to one

Ex: Virtually every academic institution , it seemed , wanted a piece of the pie .

to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating

Ex: I had some free time in class , so I made hay while the sun shone and did the extra assignment .

grist for the mill [Frase]

utile

Ex: The controversy surrounding the new policy provided grist for the mill of public debate .

to [go] a long way [Frase]

essere molto utile

Ex: Investing in education can go a long way towards improving a nation 's future .

fare prendere la bilancia

Ex: Introducing new fish to the lake tipped the balance and made it very hard for the trout that were already living there .

tornare utile a qualcuno

Ex: My years of teaching stood me in good stead .

essee in buon condizione

Ex: After getting such a major promotion at work, Sally really has the wind at her back these days.