The cards/odds are stacked in your favour

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expression

You are in a position of advantage or are likely to succeed.

With her excellent credentials and years of experience, the cards are stacked in her favor for this job.
Visual representation of "the cards/odds are stacked in your favour" - You are in a position of advantage or are likely to succeed.

Often appears as...

  • pass the interview
  • the cards are stacked in your favor; with good preparation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Gambling Origin

This phrase comes from card games, where having better cards means more chance of winning.

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He was born into a wealthy family, so the odds are stacked in his favor from the start.
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Advantage Nuance

It implies an unfair advantage, as though the situation was manipulated to benefit someone.

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Because the principal’s son is leading the project, the cards are stacked in his favor.
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Common Misuse

Don't use this phrase when someone has earned their advantage through hard work alone.

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She studied hard for the test; it's not like the odds are stacked in her favor.
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