Lingo

Benefit & Merit

9 Words

5m

1.
skin in the game
短语

The company's executives have a lot of skin in the game because a significant portion of their compensation is tied to the company's stock performance.They will gain or lose based on how well the company does.

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2.
[have] a dog in the fight
短语

As a shareholder in the company, I have a dog in the fight and will advocate for decisions that benefit the organization.

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3.
[bring] {sth} to the table
短语

She brings creativity and innovation to the table, which helps the team succeed.

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4.
a (piece|slice|share) of the pie
短语

Smaller capitalist countries are maneuvering to gain a bigger share of the pie.

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5.
[make] hay while the sun [shine]
短语

I had some free time in class, so I made hay while the sun shone and did the extra assignment.

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6.
grist for the mill
短语

The controversy surrounding the new policy provided grist for the mill of public debate.

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7.
[go] a long way
短语

A little bit of kindness can go a long way in brightening someone's day.

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8.
[tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)
短语

I favor anything that tilts the scales in my direction.

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9.
[stand] {sb/sth} in good stead
短语

His language skills will stand him in good stead when he is traveling.

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