taking advantage
[ˈteɪkɪŋ əd'væntɪdʒ]
verb phrase (gerund/present participle)
aproveitando, tirar proveito, se aproveitar
1. Making use of an opportunity or favorable circumstance for one's own benefit
She is taking advantage of the summer sale to buy new clothes.
Ela está aproveitando a liquidação de verão para comprar roupas novas.
2. Treating someone unfairly or exploiting them for personal gain
He was taking advantage of his friend's kindness by borrowing money repeatedly.
Ele estava se aproveitando da bondade de seu amigo pedindo dinheiro repetidamente.
3. Using something available to maximum effect
The team is taking advantage of their home field advantage.
O time está aproveitando sua vantagem de jogar em casa.
In Brazilian culture, 'aproveitar' (taking advantage) is commonly used in positive contexts regarding opportunities and deals, reflecting a pragmatic business approach. However, 'se aproveitar de alguém' (taking advantage of someone) carries negative connotations of exploitation and is socially frowned upon. In American culture, there's a similar distinction, though 'taking advantage' in the exploitative sense is a serious accusation that can imply sexual or financial abuse.
NYC Slang
playing someone, running game, getting over
Related Idioms & Phrases
take advantage of the moment
take advantage while the iron is hot
take undue advantage
take advantage of someone's good nature
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