Be/work to your advantage

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To bring benefits or improve the chance of success.

His thorough knowledge of the subject will work to his advantage in the exam.
Visual representation of "be/work to your advantage" - To bring benefits or improve the chance of success.

Often appears as...

  • use it to your advantage
  • turn it to your advantage
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Positive Outcome

Emphasizes how something positively influences the situation.

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Her extensive network will work to her advantage in finding a job.
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Strategic Use

Suggests using personal strengths or resources wisely.

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Use your bilingual skills to your advantage during negotiations.
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Progressive Contexts

Often used in scenarios where improvement or progress is sought.

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His innovative ideas will work to his advantage in the start-up competition.
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