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make something worth someone's while
/meɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ wɜrθ ˈsʌmwʌnz waɪl/
Example:
If you help me move, I'll make it worth your while.
do somebody/something the world of good
/duː ˈsʌm.bə.di ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ðə wɜːld əv ɡʊd/
Example:
A good night's sleep would do you the world of good.
/hæv frɛndz ɪn haɪ ˈpleɪsɪz/
Example:
He managed to get the job because he has friends in high places.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
/ə bɜrd ɪn ðə hænd ɪz wɜrθ tu ɪn ðə bʊʃ/
Example:
I know the new job offers more money, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, so I'm staying with my current stable position.
/hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɡoʊɪŋ fɔr ju/
Example:
She may be young, but she really has something going for her with her determination and talent.
/raɪd ə weɪv əv/
Example:
The company managed to ride a wave of increased demand for its products.
/bi ˈbɛtər ɔf/
Example:
You'd be better off saving your money instead of spending it all.
/duː ˈsʌm.bə.di ɡʊd/
Example:
A good night's sleep will do you good.
/bi ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/
Example:
After winning the lottery, she's sitting pretty for the rest of her life.