wind at one's back
Forward momentum; a boost in one's prospects for success due to favorable events or circumstances.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“With the new promotion, she has the wind at her back.”
“The team finally has the wind at its back after securing a major investment for the project.”
“With public opinion shifting in their favor and the economy improving, the candidates felt they had the wind at their back as they entered the final weeks of the campaign.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026