Expressions (A–Z)
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Derived Benefit
To gain profit or advantage. To obtain benefit from the matter.
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G
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Gain time
Succeeded in delaying or stopping a certain development that was working against...
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H
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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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O
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One man's misfortune is another's gain
Any misfortune that befalls one person may bring profit to another (such as a do...
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S
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Swept Up the Entire Pot
Figuratively: He gained everything without leaving any margin for others.
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