have (something) going for (one)



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have (something) going for (one)

To have something that is favorable, beneficial, or advantageous to one. Well, I gained a lot of experience in IT from my last job, so at least I have that going for me. I know the job market is pretty treacherous at the moment, but I have a few things going for me that should help me find the right career.
See also: going, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ceadda-Anglo-Saxon
Nyarai-Southern African, Shona
Blythe[blaið]
Greger-Swedish
JaimieJAY-meeEnglish
Canaan-Biblical