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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a personal investment or stake in a particular outcome, which motivates a person to be committed to achieving success or avoiding failure
![to [have] a dog in the fight](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40621/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] a dog in the fight")
to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation
![to [bring] {sth|} to the table](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40653/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [bring] {sth|} to the table")
to offer a beneficial or valuable contribution or resource in a collaborative setting to achieve a common goal
a share of money or benefits that are available to one
![to [make] hay while the sun [shine]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40415/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] hay while the sun [shine]")
to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating
material or information that can be used or processed, especially to generate further discussion, ideas, or productivity
![to [go] a long way](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40495/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [go] a long way")
to have a significant impact or influence
![to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40507/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)")
to change a situation in the favor of a person, group, etc.
![to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/26353/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead")
to be advantageous or beneficial to someone or something in the long run
![to [have] the wind at {one's} back](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40497/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] the wind at {one's} back")
to have favorable conditions or circumstances that support or propel one's progress or success
extremely valuable or highly useful, especially because of skill, reliability, or importance
