wind at one's back

Meaning: (idiomatic)Forwardmomentum; aboostin one's prospects for success due tofavorableevents or circumstances.1997April 7, Andrea Adelson, “Broadening the Appeal of Classical Music Radio”, inNew York Times, retrieved3 July 2015:And the Tulsa symphony credits the station with reversing a decline in ticket sales among younger patrons. "We've got thewind at our back," Mr. Cohn said.2008April 23,Amy Sullivan, “A Primary with No End”, inTime, retrieved3 July 2015:Most of the rational world . . . foresaw a smooth ride to victory for Democrats. They had, after all, thewind at their backsfrom the 2006 midterm elections.2010December 16, Xan Brooks, “Film: When the alpha nerds kicked ass”, inGuardian, UK, retrieved3 July 2015:Like the cowboys, cavalry men and settlers of old, the new-model nerd has thewind at his backand a kingdom to claim.

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