Interaktioner - Dra fördel av

Utforska engelska idiomer som relaterar till att dra fördel, inklusive "fiska i grumligt vatten" och "vilja ha sylt på det".

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

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

Ex: After winning the first two sets , the tennis player pressed home her advantage by aggressively attacking her opponent 's weaknesses .

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

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: When they saw the new restaurant opening , several other chefs wanted to get in on the act and open their own places nearby .

to [fish] in troubled waters [Fras]

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

Ex: During the company 's financial crisis , some competitors tried to fish in troubled waters by poaching our clients .

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

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

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

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

Ex: She knows which side her bread is buttered on , so she always supports the boss 's ideas .

to [have] it both ways [Fras]

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

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

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

Ex: Despite his hard work , he felt that the boss did not give him an even break when it came to promotions .

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

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

Ex: I let my coworker borrow my pen for a moment , and now they keep asking for more office supplies — give them an inch , and they 'll ask for the whole stationery cabinet .

want jam on it [Mening]

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

Ex: You've already got a great deal on that car, but do you want some free accessories to sweeten the deal? Want jam on it?

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