Meaning
A situation where everyone benefits.
Primary Function
Expressing mutual benefit.
Communicative Purpose
To describe a solution where all parties gain something.
Pattern
a win-win situation
Core Structure
a win-win situation
Função primária
Expressing mutual benefit.
Propósito comunicativo
To describe a solution where all parties gain something.
Situações de gatilho
Negotiations, collaborative projects, conflict resolution.
Contextos
Business, diplomacy, teamwork, negotiations.
Padrão
a win-win situation
Estrutura central
a win-win situation
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- create
- aim for
- achieve
- reach
Substituições comuns
- win-win outcome
- win-win result
Erros comuns
a win-win-win (overkill)
Similar / contraste
best of both worlds, mutually beneficial arrangement
Interferências
Not about sports; avoid literal interpretations of 'win'.
Família do chunk
- Benefit idioms
Nuance
Positive, idealistic; implies fairness and cooperation.
Efeito pragmático
Promotes cooperation and reduces perceived conflict.
Dica de memória
Two hands shaking, both labeled 'win'.
Nota
This idiom is commonly used in business and negotiation contexts to describe a scenario where all parties involved benefit equally.
Upgrade path
a mutually advantageous arrangement (formal)
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