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Success - Advantage

Discover how English idioms like "be sitting pretty" and "a bird in the hand" relate to advantages in English.

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English idioms related to Success
to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]

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

Ex: If you want me to work late, make it worth my while. 
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to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good

to make effort to make someone feel happier or healthier

Ex: A short holiday would do her a world of good. 
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[friend] (at|in) court

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

Ex: He got the contract because he had a friend at court. 
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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

Ex: He avoided trouble because he had friends in high places. 
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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

Ex: Take the job offer; a bird in the hand is better than a risky promise. 
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to [have] {sth} 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: She has experience going for her in the competition. 
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to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}

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

Ex: The band rode the wave of its first hit song. 
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to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: You'll be better off with a smaller apartment. 
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to [do] {sb/sth} (any|some|) good

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

Ex: A little rest will do you good. 
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to [be] sitting pretty

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

Ex: After selling the company, he was sitting pretty. 
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to [put] {sth} to work

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

Ex: John is putting his new camera to work by taking photos of his travels and sharing them on social media. 
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