Phrase guide

what's in it for me

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

What are the advantages of (something) to me, personally?

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Before agreeing to volunteer, she asked, “What’s in it for me?”

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: qu'est-ce que j'y gagne — what are the advantages to me
  • German: was hab ich davon — what are the advantages to me
  • German: was springt für mich dabei heraus — what are the advantages to me
  • Polish: co z tego będę miał — what are the advantages to me
  • Spanish: ¿qué hay para mí? — what are the advantages to me