"利用する"ための英語のイディオム

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to [press] home {one's} advantage [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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|) [句]

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 [句]

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

Ex: John knows that helping the company succeed will benefit his career, so he always works hard. He knows which side his bread is buttered on.

to [have] it both ways [句]

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 [句]

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

Ex: Con artists often use clever tactics to not give a sucker an even break when it comes to financial schemes.

to [give] {sb} an inch [句]

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 [文]

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

Ex: You're getting a promotion with a salary increase, and we can offer flexible work hours. Anything else you'd like? Want some jam on it?

相互作用
ヘルプとサポート	援助と支援	称賛と良い扱い	虐待と不正行為
感謝と忘恩	Sympathy	Enmity	Retaliation
利点を活かす	裏切り	虐待と操作	ジョークと悪戯
嘲笑と嘲笑