win-win
adj/ˌwɪnˈwɪn/
Definitions
That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.
- win-win outcome
- win-win situation
- In zero-sum games, every win for one side is a loss for the other ; there can be no such thing as a "win-win" outcome
Ellipsis of win-win situation
Ellipsis of win-win situation: A situation that benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.
- They got their school project funded, and you got to look like a generous benefactor, plus some free advertising. It's a win-win.
- "It's a lose-lose situation. It can be turned into a win-win. We should be encouraging and supporting expensive bi-mode freight locomotives, especially where capacity is constrained.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA