Hledat
to have the wind at one's back
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to have favorable conditions or circumstances that support or propel one's progress or success
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "have the wind at one's back" and when to use it?
The idiom "have the wind at one's back" comes from nautical terminology and refers to the wind being behind a ship, making it easier to sail. The idiom means having favorable conditions or circumstances that make it easier to achieve a goal or succeed, beyond just sailing.The usage of this idiom has since expanded beyond its original nautical context and can now refer to any situation where someone has favorable conditions or circumstances working in their favor, making it easier to achieve a goal or succeed in a particular endeavor.
Příklad
The president has the wind at his back on this issue.