Success - 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

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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

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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 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 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 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 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.