Take advantage of something/somebody
verb
To use the chances or qualities that you have in a situation in order to achieve what you want.
She's always taken advantage of her ability to speak Japanese when applying for jobs.
Often appears as...
- take full advantage of
- take every advantage of
verb
To make use of something or someone in a selfish or unfair way.
He took advantage of my generosity and never paid me back.
Often appears as...
- take cruel advantage of
- take undue advantage of
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To use the chances or qualities that you have in a situation in order to achieve what you want.
She's always taken advantage of her ability to speak Japanese when applying for jobs.
Often appears as...
- take full advantage of
- take every advantage of
verb
To make use of something or someone in a selfish or unfair way.
He took advantage of my generosity and never paid me back.
Often appears as...
- take cruel advantage of
- take undue advantage of
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunistic Use
Leveraging personal skills or situational benefits to gain a positive outcome.
During the sale, shoppers took advantage of the huge discounts.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
This use often implies smart or strategic behavior rather than something negative.
She took advantage of the free course to improve her skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Situation-specific
It’s often used for situations where there’s a limited time to act.
He took advantage of the quiet morning to study for his exams.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunistic Use
Leveraging personal skills or situational benefits to gain a positive outcome.
During the sale, shoppers took advantage of the huge discounts.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
This use often implies smart or strategic behavior rather than something negative.
She took advantage of the free course to improve her skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Situation-specific
It’s often used for situations where there’s a limited time to act.
He took advantage of the quiet morning to study for his exams.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunistic Use
Leveraging personal skills or situational benefits to gain a positive outcome.
During the sale, shoppers took advantage of the huge discounts.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
This use often implies smart or strategic behavior rather than something negative.
She took advantage of the free course to improve her skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Situation-specific
It’s often used for situations where there’s a limited time to act.
He took advantage of the quiet morning to study for his exams.
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