English Idioms for "Benefit & Merit"

Explore English idioms regarding benefits and merits with examples like "skin in the game" and "have a dog in the fight".

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skin in the game [phrase]

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.

to [have] a dog in the fight [phrase]

to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation

Ex: As a shareholder in the company , I have a dog in the fight and will advocate for decisions that benefit the organization .

to [bring] {sth} to the table [phrase]

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

Ex: His expertise in marketing brought a lot to the table during the discussion.

a (piece|slice|share) of the pie [phrase]

a share of money or benefits that are available to one

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

to [make] hay while the sun [shine] [phrase]

to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating

Ex: I had some free time in class , so I made hay while the sun shone and did the extra assignment .

grist for the mill [phrase]

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

Ex: The personal setbacks he faced became grist for the mill of his resilience and determination .

to [go] a long way [phrase]

to have a significant impact or influence

Ex: Investing in education can go a long way towards improving a nation 's future .

to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales) [phrase]

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

Ex: These great men on the wall had done so much to tip the scales in justice 's favor .

to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead [phrase]

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

Ex: The progress being made under HLAD will stand the country in good stead when negotiations begin .

to [have] the wind at {one's} back [phrase]

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

Ex: After getting such a major promotion at work, Sally really has the wind at her back these days.

Success
Success	Opportunities	The Road to Success	Achieving Success
Successful People & Things	Improvement	Boost & Enhancement	Fame
Power	Victory	Advantage	Benefit & Merit