Meaning of wind at one's back | Babel Free
Definitions
Forward momentum; a boost in one's prospects for success due to favorable events or circumstances.
Examples
“And the Tulsa symphony credits the station with reversing a decline⟳ in ticket sales among younger patrons. "We've got the wind at our back," Mr. Cohn said.”
“Most of the rational world . . . foresaw a smooth ride⟳ to victory for Democrats. They had, after all, the wind at their backs from the 2006 midterm elections.”
“Like⟳ the cowboys, cavalry men and settlers of old, the new-model nerd has the wind at his back and a kingdom to claim⟳.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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