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

He adds that he believes groups linked to the regime are now trying to smuggle more fuel to take advantage of rising prices caused by the war.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The company signaled that it intends to take advantage of any gaps left by weaker rivals, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

How many Americans can take advantage of the still working exception is unclear, but more are working into their 70s and beyond.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Activist investors who want to force changes at underperforming closed-end funds take advantage of this rule by buying up a bunch of shares and then trying to change how the fund is run.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“People said, ‘Wow, there is an asset here, and we should take advantage of it,’ ” said Microsoft’s Mundie.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

Related Words

• exploit