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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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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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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double-edged sword »
A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk.
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earn one's keep »
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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free ride »
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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friend with benefits »
A friend with whom one has such a relationship.
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friend with benefits »
A friendship with no reserves when it comes to the release of shared sexual tension thus leading to sexual fraternization.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good »
There is usually something of benefit to someone, no matter how bad the situation.
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nothing ventured, nothing gained »
If one takes no risks, one will not gain any benefits.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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play one against another »
To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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suck up »
To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
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to the victor go the spoils »
The winner of a conflict wins additional benefits, beyond just the subject of the conflict.
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worth the risk »
The benefit of the success is more valuable than the problems caused by the potential loss.
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you only get what you give »
There is a positive correlation between the effort one puts in and the benefits one receives.
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