take advantage of something

Definiția și Sensul lui "take advantage of something "

to take advantage of something

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Collocation

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Collocation

take advantage of somebody

to take advantage of somebody

to unfairly use or manipulate another person for one's own benefit, often in a selfish or deceitful manner

Collocation

Exemplu

Families often take advantage of school vacations to plan trips or spend quality time together.

She sensed an opportunity and quickly took advantage of it.

The clerk shorted the elderly man, taking advantage of his poor eyesight.

She chose to attend a journalism school in New York City to take advantage of its connections to the media industry.

Residents took advantage of the calm weather brought by the anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains.

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