take advantage of
idiomatic phrase
1
: to make good use of (something) : to profit by (something)
take advantage of an opportunity
We took advantage of the warm weather and did some yard work.
2
a
: to impose on (someone) : to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable from (someone)
After a while, I began to think she was taking advantage of me.
He felt like he'd been taken advantage of.
b
: to use (something or someone) unfairly for personal gain
He took advantage of [=exploited] my lack of experience.
It adds that young people in care homes, with learning disabilities, those excluded from school or using drugs or alcohol are particularly vulnerable to being targeted by people who take advantage of them for money, food or drugs.—
Stephen Naysmith
Stephen Naysmith
c
: to exploit (someone) sexually
The star shared her experiences of Hollywood bosses who tried to take advantage of her in the early days of her career.—The Belfast Telegraph Online
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—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Traditionally, come May, luxury brands head to escapist destinations for their resort shows, from Havana, Cuba (Chanel, resort 2017) to Japan’s Shigaraki mountains (Louis Vuitton, resort 2018), or take advantage of their proximity to the French and Italian Rivieras.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Lululemon Scooba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie Black Friday offers a prime opportunity to take advantage of savings on brands that hardly ever go on sale — namely, Lululemon.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Pinewood recently set out plans to launch a dedicated production hub to support filmmakers taking advantage of the UK government’s new indie film relief, while a separate studio in the Isle of Wight, which is backed by Independent Talent Group founder Duncan Heath, has just been given the go-ahead.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
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