| dead weight |
(informal) one that is unproductive or gives no advantage, yet still requires resources to support. [1/3 definitions] |
| defense |
in sports, action or capability to prevent the opposite team from scoring or getting an advantage. [1/7 definitions] |
| edge |
an advantage. [1/10 definitions] |
| embrace |
to take advantage of. [1/8 definitions] |
| even-steven |
(informal) even or in balance with reference to another; without having an advantage in amount, degree, or the like over another. |
| expansionism |
the policy of encroaching on other territories or countries for political or economic advantage. |
| exploit2 |
to turn to advantage or profit. [2 definitions] |
| exploitation |
the selfish or unfair using of someone or something for one's own advantage. [1/3 definitions] |
| fair1 |
without bias, or without allowing a greater advantage for one side over another; just. [1/12 definitions] |
| favor |
advantage. [1/11 definitions] |
| flatter1 |
to represent favorably or show off to advantage. [1/4 definitions] |
| fraud |
deliberate deception or trickery used for unfair or illegal advantage. [2/3 definitions] |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, esp. one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. [2/3 definitions] |
| gravy |
some profit or advantage received that is beyond what was expected. [1/2 definitions] |
| grist for the mill |
something that can be used to advantage or for one's purposes. |
| handicap |
an advantage or disadvantage placed on a competitor in a race or contest so as to equalize the chances for success among all the participants. [2/6 definitions] |
| hanger-on |
one who attaches himself or herself to a person or group in hope of personal advantage. |
| head start |
an advantage, such as an early start, in a race or any other activity. |
| in favor of |
to the advantage or betterment of. [1/2 definitions] |
| in one's favor |
to one's advantage. [1/2 definitions] |
| inside track |
an advantage in competition. [1/2 definitions] |