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11take advantage of something — phrase to use a situation or opportunity to get what you want Moss took advantage of the defender’s mistake to score a goal. take full advantage of something: Many schools don’t take full advantage of the Internet. Thesaurus: to use something, or …
12take advantage of something — take advantage (of (something)) to use an opportunity to get or achieve something. He took advantage of the prison s education program to earn a college degree. There are peaches and strawberries grown on the farm, and I sure take full advantage… …
13take advantage of someone — phrase to unfairly get what you want from someone who is easily persuaded to help you, trust you, or do things for you salesmen who take advantage of elderly customers Thesaurus: to treat someone unfairlysynonym Main entry: advantage …
14take advantage of sth — ► to use your skills, resources, etc. or a particular situation in order to get an opportunity for yourself: »Have you taken full advantage of any tax free savings plans? Main Entry: ↑advantage …
15take advantage of someone — take advantage (of (someone)) to use someone s weakness to improve your own situation. Mr. Smith often takes advantage of my friendship and leaves the unpleasant tasks for me to do …
16take advantage of someone — to unfairly get what you want from someone who is easily persuaded to help you, trust you, or do things for you salesmen who take advantage of elderly customers …
17take advantage of — {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. * /The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird./ * /Jean took advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework./ 2. To treat (someone) unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of …
18take advantage of — {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. * /The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird./ * /Jean took advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework./ 2. To treat (someone) unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of …
19take\ advantage\ of — v. phr. 1. To make good use of. The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird. Jean took advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework. 2. To treat (someone) unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of. He took… …
20take advantage of — (of a male) to copulate with casually Alluding to the female s weakness and his ungentlemanly conduct: My later behaviour in taking advantage of her did no more than damage her self respect. (Amis, 1978) An obsolete form was take… …
