ENGLISH
REFERENCE

for the benefit of sb

idiom
Meaning

to do something specifically to help someone or to make sure they understand something.


Examples
SIMPLE

I repeated the instructions for the benefit of the new student.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager explained the new safety rules slowly for the benefit of the staff who were confused.

COMPLEX

She spoke clearly and used simple analogies for the benefit of the audience, ensuring that even those without a technical background could grasp the complex theory.

Last updated April 22, 2026