give someone the benefit of
give (one) the benefit of (something)
To explain something to one in great detail, often when doing so is unwelcome or unappreciated. Yes, Aunt Ida was so kind as to give me the benefit of the whole story of how she bought peaches by mistake.
See also: benefit, give, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give someone the benefit of
— explain or recount to someone at length (often used ironically when someone pompously or impertinently assumes that their knowledge or experience is superior to that of the person to whom they are talking). 1999 Stage Our courses are delivered by 2 current TV personalities who will give you the benefit of their 6 years experience.
See also: benefit, give, of, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give (one) the benefit of (something)
- muscle in on (someone or something)
- presume on
- presume on (someone or something)
- bring (something) to a climax
- climax
- come to a climax
- interject
- interject into