take advantage of

Idioms  

1. Put to good use; avail oneself of; also, profit selfishly by, exploit. For example, Let's take advantage of the good weather and go hiking, or They really take advantage of her good nature, getting her to do all the disagreeable chores. [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

Officials have also urged residents to limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day and take advantage of cooling centers where available.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

If the Fed no longer wants to look ahead, that’s a great gap for investors to take advantage of right now.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

You can make it if you start young and take advantage of events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Scotland don't just concede goals, they create calamities - the sort of slapstick defending that a player such as Vini Jr is waiting to take advantage of.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

For it is a rare, brave soul who will stand up to a figure of authority in high dudgeon, a fact that Penelope now hoped to take advantage of.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• exploit