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going for one

going for one {adj. phr.}

Working to help; in one's favor.

The young woman surely will get the job; she has everything going for her.

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have lots (everything) going for one

[have lots (everything) going for one] {v. phr.} To have abilities or qualities that help in achieving one's goal; assets working in one's favor. * /The young woman will surely […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in favor of

[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with. * /Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party./ * /Most girls are in favor of wearing […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in one's favor

[in one's favor] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a way that is good for you. * /Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor./ * /Bob […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[scrubber] {n.} In Britain, a promiscuous woman; in Ireland, a common or working class woman. British slang (Wikipedia)

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