Interactions - Taking Advantage

Explore English idioms that relate to taking advantage, including "fish in troubled waters" and "want jam on it".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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