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

Clearly, Parkinson has high potential and comes across as very professional - so can she take advantage of her opportunity?

From BBC

“Take advantage of present high prices and put your own financial house in order,” he pleaded.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a Taiwan war, Japan could take advantage of geography, Jimbo said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most big-budget movies and a growing number of TV series now shoot overseas to take advantage of those tax credits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just as in any other market, it’s not appropriate for people to take advantage of their inside information and leverage it to the economic detriment of others.

From Barron's

Related Words

• exploit