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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登录 friend at court
an acquaintance of one with great power or influence that can advance one's interests
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登录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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登录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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登录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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登录to ride a wave of something
to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought
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登录to be sitting pretty
to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially
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