take advantage of

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

"We can take advantage of this cost to suppress the establishment of antibiotic resistance without drugs or harmful chemicals."

From Science Daily

Others blamed the company for mismanaging its inventory and increasing exports to Europe to take advantage of high prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

From Los Angeles Times

While Argentina failed to take advantage of yellow cards for Finlay Bealham and Joe McCarthy, and would see two players sent to the sin bin themselves, Ireland conceded 13 penalties for the second game in succession.

From BBC

The Texans take advantage of their in-state rivals.

From Los Angeles Times

But those landlords might demand more from some brokers who, Corley says, have been able to take advantage of the fact that they’re guaranteed to be paid by tenants.

From Salon

Related Words

• exploit