in interest



in one's (own) (best) interest(s)

to one's advantage; as a benefit to oneself. It is not in your own interests to share your ideas with Jack. He will say that they are his. Jane thought it was in the best interest of her friend to tell his mother about his illness.
See also: interest

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ĽUbomÍR-Slovak
Artakhshathra-Ancient Persian
Keti-Georgian
CariKER-ee, KAR-eeEnglish
Deshaun-African American
Tural-Azerbaijani