# in a position to do sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-a-position-to-do-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

to have the power, money, or information you need to do something.

## Examples

- I am finally in a position to buy a new car.
- After saving money for several years, she is now in a position to start her own business.
- The company is currently in a position to expand into international markets, provided they secure the necessary funding by the end of the quarter.

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