gain in (something)
gain in (something)
To achieve more of some thing or attribute. Even just working there a year, I gained in knowledge of how the industry really works. That timid little girl has certainly gained in confidence over the course of the school year.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
gain in something
to advance in a particular quality. Todd grew in stature and gained in wisdom. Mary gained in experience as the weeks went on.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
gain in
v.
To increase with respect to something: The athlete gained in strength, but lost in agility.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- gain in
- attribute to
- pipsqueak
- if you've got it, flaunt it
- don't make yourself a mouse, or the cat will eat you
- come to the position with (something)
- match (someone or something) in (something)
- match in
- have the advantage of
- have the advantage of (something)