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Succes - Advantage

Ontdek hoe Engelse idiomen als 'wees mooi zitten' en 'een vogel in de hand' zich verhouden tot voordelen in het Engels.

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English idioms related to Success
to make something worth one's while

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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]"
to do somebody the world of good

to make effort to make someone feel happier or healthier

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good"
friend at court

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

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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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "a bird in the hand"
to have something going (on) for somebody

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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [have] something going (on|) for {sb}"
to ride a wave of something

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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}"
to be better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [be] better off"
to do somebody (any) good

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

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [do] {sb} (any|) good"
to be sitting pretty

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

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Definitie & Betekenis van "to [be] sitting pretty"
to put something to work

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

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