# for the benefit of sb

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/for-the-benefit-of-sb
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- I repeated the instructions for the benefit of the new student.
- The manager explained the new safety rules slowly for the benefit of the staff who were confused.
- 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.

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