to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods
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to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods
to gain advantage over others by making use of one's contacts and influence in an unfair way
to avoid doing something bad or unethical for the sake of achieving something good
about to do something bad or evil
to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior
to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business
to be placed in a difficult position by believing something that is not true or trusting someone who lies
Versuchskaninchen
Sie fühlte sich wie ein Versuchskaninchen, als ihr Unternehmen ohne Vorwarnung ein neues Managementsystem einführte.
to secretly offer someone money or anything of high value in order to persuade them to help one or do what one desires
Ambulanzjäger
Er wurde als Ambulanzjäger bezeichnet, weil er immer der Erste am Unfallort ist, um Kunden zu gewinnen.
to do something unfair in order to make a particular outcome more probable
to make use of a thief or criminal just to be able to anticipate, understand, or capture other criminals or thieves
to arrange situations or conditions to achieve a preferred result by giving oneself an unfair advantage
to manipulate or control someone easily, typically by making them obediently follow one's commands or desires
to use someone else's idea, plan, words, etc. in order to prevent them from reaching success or getting attention
to engage in activities or behaviors that involve deception, manipulation, or deceit in order to achieve a particular outcome, often at the expense of others
to convince someone to do something that seems unnecessary or redundant, especially to buy something they do not need