Expressions (A–Z)
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a pit of oil
Figuratively: a business with great profit potential.
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A sinner does not profit
So that the sinner will not benefit/profit.
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came at his expense
Caused him to lose. The profit of one was gained at the loss of another.
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Came out ahead
Profited.
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Cost-benefit ratio
The measure of the benefit arising from an investment, taking into account the r...
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Derived Benefit
To gain profit or advantage. To obtain benefit from the matter.
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Heaped silver, heaped gold
He earned much silver.
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His gain was outweighed by his loss/ the loss exceeds (wipes out) the profit/ its benefits are outweighed by the disadvantages
The loss was greater than the profit. In the overall balance, the loss was great...
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His loss came out in his gain/ the profit is greater than the loss/ his gain exceeded his loss/ it was worth while
The gain was greater than the loss. In the overall balance, the profit or reward...
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His loss turned out to be his gain
See: "His loss turned out to be his gain."
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