Meaning of 'One man's loss is another man's gain'
What does the saying 'One man's loss is another man's gain' mean?
Idiom: One man's loss is another man's gain
Meaning:
This means thato ne person's setback benefits someone else.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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