taking advantage
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verb
- To treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want, or to misuse a situation for personal benefit.
- To utilize an opportunity, resource, or favorable situation effectively.
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On their Women's World Cup debut, they had scored against England, taking advantage of multiple English errors to deservedly pull level inside the opening 10 minutes.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
“As attorney general, I’ve sued some of the largest companies in the world … for taking advantage of our kids by exposing them to dangerous, addictive material,” Paxton said after defeating Cornyn in May.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- making the most of
- imposing on
- capitalizing on
- being a user
- running game on
Possible Antonyms
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- letting it slide
- missing the boat
- looking out for
- having their back
- giving a fair shake
