"to the victor go the spoils" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Forms: to the victor belong the spoils [alternative], the victor gets the spoils [alternative]
Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} to the victor go the spoils
  1. The winner of a conflict gains additional benefits, beyond the subject of the conflict. Related terms: spoils system, those that have, get, winner-take-all Translations (winner gains additional benefits): voittaja saa kaiken (Finnish), 勝利者に略奪品を行きます (shōri-sha ni ryakudatsuhin wo ikimasu) (Japanese), łupy należą do zwycięzcy (Polish), ao vencedor, os despojos (Portuguese)

Alternative forms

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