Meaning of the word "have the wind at your back" in English

What does "have the wind at your back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have the wind at your back

US /hæv ðə wɪnd æt jʊər bæk/
UK /hæv ðə wɪnd æt jɔː bæk/
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Idiom

to be in a favorable situation or have circumstances that help you succeed

Example:
With the new funding, we really have the wind at our back for this project.
After years of hard work, she finally felt like she had the wind at her back.