Pakikisalamuha - Pagsasamantala

Tuklasin ang mga English idiom na may kaugnayan sa pagkuha ng bentahe, kasama ang "isda sa maalong tubig" at "gusto ng jam dito".

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to [press] home {one's} advantage [Parirala]

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

Ex: She realized that this was the perfect opportunity to press home her advantage and expand her customer base .

to [get|be] in on the act [Parirala]

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

Ex: The team had an innovative approach , and competitors were quick to get in on the act by adopting similar strategies .

to [fish] in troubled waters [Parirala]

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

Ex: The detective knew that criminals often fish in troubled waters , taking advantage of chaotic situations to commit crimes .

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|) [Parirala]

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

Ex: She wants to quit her job and travel the world, but she also wants financial security. She can't have her cake and eat it too.

to [know] which side {one's} bread is buttered on [Parirala]

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

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to [have] it both ways [Parirala]

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

Ex: You can't criticize my decisions and then expect me to fix everything for you. You can't have it both ways.

to {not} [give] {sb} an even break [Parirala]

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

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to [give] {sb} an inch [Parirala]

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

Ex: The parent allowed their child to have dessert before dinner as a one-time treat , and now the child expects it every day — give them an inch , and they 'll develop heightened dessert expectations .

want jam on it [Pangungusap]

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

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Pakikisalamuha
Tulong at Suporta	Tulong & Tulong	Papuri at Mabuting Pakikitungo	Pang-aabuso at Mali na Pag-uugali
Pasasalamat & Kawalang utang na loob	Sympathy	Enmity	Retaliation
Pagsasamantala	Pagtataksil	Pang-aabuso & Manipulasyon	Biro & Kalokohan
Pag-uuyam & Pagkutya