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See: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, TO ADVANTAGE.

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take advantage of

[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. * /The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird./ * /Jean took advantage […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

to advantage

[to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good qualities of; favorably; in a flattering way. * /The jeweler's window showed the diamonds to advantage./ * /The green […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fish in muddy

[fish in muddy] or [troubled waters] {v. phr.} To take advantage of a troubled or confusing situation; seek personal advantage. * /With the police disorganized after the collapse of communism […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

one up

[one up] {adj. phr.} Having an advantage; being one step ahead, * /John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who dropped out./ * /The Platters are […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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