![to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/26196/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]")
to make sure that something benefits one instead of just wasting one's time
Ex:
![to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40617/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good")
to make effort to make someone feel happier or healthier
Ex:
![[friend] (at|in) court](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40571/thumb/180?type=jpeg "[friend] (at|in) court")
an acquaintance of one with great power or influence that can advance one's interests
Ex:
The
politician
's
friend
in
court
helped
him
secure
the
nomination
,
and
he
was
able
to
win
the
election
with
their
support
.
one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires
Ex:
The
entrepreneur
's
friends
in
high
places
helped
her
secure
funding
for
her
startup
and
launch
it
successfully
.
a bird in the hand
[短语]
something tangible and certain that one possesses, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and valuing it rather than seeking something else
Ex:
While
the
promotion
is
not
certain
,
John
is
hesitant
to
leave
his
current
job
as
a
bird
in
the
hand
is
worth
more than
uncertain
opportunities
.
![to [have] something going (on|) for {sb}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40575/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [have] something going (on|) for {sb}")
to possess positive qualities or advantages that increase the likelihood of success or achievement in a particular area or situation
Ex:
The
candidate
's
strong
work experience
had
something
going on
for
him
when
he
applied
for
the
job
.
![to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/28447/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}")
to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought
Ex:
By
the
end
of
the
year
,
the
team
will
have
ridden
the
wave
of
productivity
,
completing
several
projects
and
meeting
their
targets
.
![to [be] better off](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40595/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [be] better off")
to [be] better off
[短语]
to find oneself in a better condition or situation
Ex:
They
realized
they
were
better
off
without
the
stressful
commute
.
![to [do] {sb} (any|) good](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40597/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [do] {sb} (any|) good")
to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways
Ex:
She
realized
that
holding
onto
grudges
would
n't
do
her
any
good
,
so
she
decided
to
forgive
and
move on
.
![to [be] sitting pretty](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40493/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [be] sitting pretty")
to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially
Ex:
The
company
is
sitting
pretty
in
the
market
,
with
high
demand
for
its
products
and
a
strong
financial
position
.
![to [put] {sth} to work](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40501/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [put] {sth} to work")
to use something, such as one's skills, possessions, etc.
Ex:
The
company
plans
to
put
the
new
technology
to
work
to
improve
its
efficiency
and
reduce
costs
.