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

Ex: Without skin in the game, it's easy to walk away.

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to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation

Ex: Since our family owns shares, we have a dog in the fight.

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

Ex: Each partner brings something different to the table.

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a share of money or benefits that are available to one

Ex: The deal gave every investor a piece of the pie.

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

Ex: Don't wait too long; make hay while the sun shines.

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

Ex: Even bad feedback can be grist for the mill if you use it well.

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to have a significant impact or influence

Ex: Your support will go a long way toward finishing the project.

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

Ex: Public support tilted the balance in their favor.

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

Ex: Careful planning will stand the project in good stead.

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

Ex: With public opinion on their side, they had the wind at their backs.