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Framgång - Fördel och Förtjänst

Utforska engelska idiomer om fördelar och förtjänster med exempel som "hud i spelet" och "ha en hund i striden".

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English idioms related to Success
skin in the game

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

Ex: The venture capitalists refused to invest in the startup unless the founders also invested their own money.The VCs wanted the founders to have skin in the game to ensure they worked hard to make the company successful.
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to [have] a dog in the fight

to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation

Ex: She has a dog in the fight when it comes to the debate on healthcare reform since her family relies on accessible and affordable medical services.
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to [bring] {sth} to the table

to offer a beneficial or valuable contribution or resource in a collaborative setting to achieve a common goal

Ex: What do you think you can bring to the table in terms of skills or experience?
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a (piece|slice|share) of the pie

a share of money or benefits that are available to one

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

Ex: Kim Kardashian makes hay while the sun shines by promoting three products all at once.
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grist for the mill

material or information that can be used or processed, especially to generate further discussion, ideas, or productivity

Ex: The writer drew inspiration from her life experiences, using them as grist for the mill of her creative process.
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to [go] a long way

to have a significant impact or influence

Ex: Investing in education can go a long way towards improving a nation's future.
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to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)

to change a situation in the favor of a person, group, etc.

Ex: This support has dramatically tilted the balance of power in favor of the Algerian ruling elite.
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to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead

to be advantageous or beneficial to someone or something in the long run

Ex: These two games here will stand them in good stead for the future.
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to [have] the wind at {one's} back

to have favorable conditions or circumstances that support or propel one's progress or success

Ex: The president has the wind at his back on this issue.
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