Put/turn something to good account

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Idiomatic Flavor

The phrase adds stylistic elegance to speech or writing and is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.

During the negotiations, she was able to put her extensive knowledge of the law to good account.

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Positive Outcome

Emphasizes the successful or beneficial use of something not always obviously advantageous.

He put his otherwise idle time to good account by learning a new language.

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Strategic Use

Points out the strategic or clever utilisation of resources, skills, or situations.

The manager turned the company's limited budget to good account by focusing on digital marketing.