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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take advantage of

I think app developers have yet to take advantage of it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

At the same time, understanding how cancer cells may take advantage of that mechanism could reveal new strategies for preventing tumors from surviving treatment and returning.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

Chávez contended that families required stability before their children could take advantage of school, and a union was the first step, according to Chatfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

That offers a clear opening for others to act in unpredictable ways to take advantage of the situation.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

John Valentine wanted to take advantage of the big harvest to renegotiate their loan.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Related Words

• exploit