a good beginning makes a good ending »
Good beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.
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a rising tide lifts all boats »
Benefits provided to a few may lead to conditions that are beneficial to all.
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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at will »
At one's preference; as one sees fit.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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blessing in disguise »
A misfortune that has an unexpected benefit.
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blood is thicker than water »
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!
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boot camp »
Indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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bottom line »
The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
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buried treasure »
Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.
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by the way »
[...] I had counted on a life-lease of the profits, whereas I only received those of a few short years. But this is by the way.
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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clean up »
To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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cut out »
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.
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