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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: I only joined because they promised to 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: The break did the whole team 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: A friend at court can open doors that talent alone cannot.
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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: Friends in high places helped them win the deal.
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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: She chose the bird in the hand over a chance at something bigger.
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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: You already have talent going for you, so keep trying.
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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: They rode a wave of investor confidence into a successful expansion.
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to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: The company is better off after the merger.
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to [do] {sb} (any|) good

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

Ex: A clear plan would do the project good.
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to [be] sitting pretty

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

Ex: After the raise, she was sitting pretty financially.
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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.
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