Interacciones - Aprovechar

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con aprovecharse, incluyendo "pescar en río revuelto" y "querer mermelada encima".

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Empezar a aprender

to press home one's advantage

[Frase]

to maximize one's current advantage or position of strength in a particular situation

aprovechar la ventaja, seguir presionando

Ex: After winning the first debate, she pressed home her advantage in the interviews.

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to get in on the act

[Frase]

to take advantage of or become involved in an activity that someone else has started in an attempt to achieve the same amount of success or profit

subirse al carro, querer su parte del pastel

Ex: When the app became popular, every competitor tried to get in on the act.

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to fish in troubled waters

[Frase]

to make effort to turn a difficult situation in one's favor

sacar partido del río revuelto, aprovechar el caos

Ex: While the board was divided, he fished in troubled waters and pushed his own plan through.

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to have one's cake and eat it (too)

[Frase]

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

quererlo todo, querer ganar sin ceder nada

Ex: He wants the freedom of freelancing and the security of a full-time job; he wants to have his cake and eat it too.

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to know which side one's bread is buttered on

[Frase]

to know the exact way to treat others or how to act so as to get what one desires

saber arrimarse al sol que más calienta, saber dónde está su interés

Ex: Mark never argues with the directors; he knows which side his bread is buttered on.

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to have it both ways

[Frase]

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

quererlo todo, querer las dos cosas

Ex: You can't have it both ways: either take the promotion or keep your free evenings.

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to not give somebody an even break

[Frase]

to take advantage of someone who is easily tricked instead of giving them a fair chance

aprovecharse de su ingenuidad, no darle una oportunidad justa

Ex: The dealer saw he was new to cards and didn't give him an even break.

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to give somebody an inch

[Frase]

to treat someone in such a kind and generous manner that they become greedy and ungrateful to one

darle demasiada confianza, darle demasiada manga ancha

Ex: If you give him an inch, he'll start acting like he owns the place.

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want jam on it

[Oración]

used to ask if someone wants extra or additional benefits or features, often in a playful manner

¿también quieres extras?, ¿y encima con extra?

Ex: I already gave you Friday off; want jam on it too?

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Interacciones
Ayuda y Soporte	Ayuda y Asistencia	Elogios y Buen Trato	Maltrato y Mala Conducta
Gratitud e Ingratitud	Simpatía	Enemistad	Represalia
Aprovechar	Traición	Abuso y Manipulación	Chistes y Bromas
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