Meaning of the word "to the victor go the spoils" in English
What does "to the victor go the spoils" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
to the victor go the spoils
US /tu ðə ˈvɪktər ɡoʊ ðə spɔɪlz/
UK /tu ðə ˈvɪktə ɡəʊ ðə spɔɪlz/
Idiom
the winner of a competition or battle gets all the rewards and benefits
Example:
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He won the election and appointed his friends to top positions; after all, to the victor go the spoils.
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In the business world, to the victor go the spoils, and the dominant company now controls the entire market.