Be/work to your advantage
phrase
To bring benefits or improve the chance of success.
His thorough knowledge of the subject will work to his advantage in the exam.
Often appears as...
- use it to your advantage
- turn it to your advantage
phrase
To improve one's position or give one an edge over competition.
Her understanding of foreign cultures will work to her advantage in the international market.
Often appears as...
- put it to your advantage
- bring it to your advantage
phrase
To utilize a situation or characteristic in a way that is beneficial.
He was able to turn his humble beginnings into a heartfelt narrative, which worked to his advantage during the campaign.
Often appears as...
- handle it to your advantage
- manipulate it to your advantage
phrase
To bring benefits or improve the chance of success.
His thorough knowledge of the subject will work to his advantage in the exam.
Often appears as...
- use it to your advantage
- turn it to your advantage
phrase
To improve one's position or give one an edge over competition.
Her understanding of foreign cultures will work to her advantage in the international market.
Often appears as...
- put it to your advantage
- bring it to your advantage
phrase
To utilize a situation or characteristic in a way that is beneficial.
He was able to turn his humble beginnings into a heartfelt narrative, which worked to his advantage during the campaign.
Often appears as...
- handle it to your advantage
- manipulate it to your advantage
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Emphasizes how something positively influences the situation.
Her extensive network will work to her advantage in finding a job.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Use
Suggests using personal strengths or resources wisely.
Use your bilingual skills to your advantage during negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Contexts
Often used in scenarios where improvement or progress is sought.
His innovative ideas will work to his advantage in the start-up competition.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Emphasizes how something positively influences the situation.
Her extensive network will work to her advantage in finding a job.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Use
Suggests using personal strengths or resources wisely.
Use your bilingual skills to your advantage during negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Contexts
Often used in scenarios where improvement or progress is sought.
His innovative ideas will work to his advantage in the start-up competition.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Emphasizes how something positively influences the situation.
Her extensive network will work to her advantage in finding a job.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Use
Suggests using personal strengths or resources wisely.
Use your bilingual skills to your advantage during negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Contexts
Often used in scenarios where improvement or progress is sought.
His innovative ideas will work to his advantage in the start-up competition.
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