get the advantage of

Idioms  

1. Also,. Be in a superior position to, as in He had the advantage over me, since I couldn't even remember his name, let alone his position. [Mid-1500s] Also see get the better of; get the drop on.

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Example Sentences

The downside is that borrowers won’t get the advantage of falling rates during that period.

From Seattle Times

“When you’re playing one of the best teams in the country, you get the advantage of seeing exactly where you’re at,” Malzahn said.

From Seattle Times

"Why shouldn't we get the advantage of some of that cheap water too?"

From Los Angeles Times

Fortunately, you can get the advantage of the newer standards by buying client adapters that connect through a USB port, but I find that inconvenient on a laptop computer.

From Seattle Times

Once another country starts doing business with us and they get the advantage of corn-fed livestock, they’re going to stay around with us for a while,” he said.

From Washington Times