a personal investment or stake in a particular outcome, which motivates a person to be committed to achieving success or avoiding failure
当事者意識, 自分ごとである
![to [have] a dog in the fight](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40621/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] a dog in the fight")
to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation
利害関係がある, 結果に関わりがある
![to [bring] {sth|} to the table](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40653/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [bring] {sth|} to the table")
to offer a beneficial or valuable contribution or resource in a collaborative setting to achieve a common goal
価値ある貢献をする, 役立つものを提供する
a share of money or benefits that are available to one
利益の取り分, 分け前
![to [make] hay while the sun [shine]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40415/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] hay while the sun [shine]")
to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating
好機を逃さない, チャンスをものにする
material or information that can be used or processed, especially to generate further discussion, ideas, or productivity
使える材料, 議論の材料
![to [go] a long way](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40495/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [go] a long way")
to have a significant impact or influence
大きな効果がある, 大いに役立つ
![to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40507/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)")
to change a situation in the favor of a person, group, etc.
形勢を有利にする, 流れを味方につける
![to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/26353/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead")
to be advantageous or beneficial to someone or something in the long run
後々役に立つ, 長い目で見て役立つ
![to [have] the wind at {one's} back](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40497/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] the wind at {one's} back")
to have favorable conditions or circumstances that support or propel one's progress or success
好条件に恵まれている, 追い風を受けている
extremely valuable or highly useful, especially because of skill, reliability, or importance
