B1 Collocation Neutral

To take advantage of.

To use an opportunity.

Meaning

To make good use of the opportunities offered by a situation.

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Cultural Background

Highly valued in business; seen as 'hustle'. Used more cautiously in social settings. Can be seen as slightly aggressive if overused. Focuses on efficiency.

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Check the context

Always check if your sentence sounds like you are exploiting someone.

Meaning

To make good use of the opportunities offered by a situation.

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Check the context

Always check if your sentence sounds like you are exploiting someone.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

She decided to take advantage ___ the sunny weather.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: of

The phrase is 'take advantage of'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

She decided to take advantage ___ the sunny weather.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: of

The phrase is 'take advantage of'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very often positive.

Related Phrases

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Make the most of

synonym

To use something well.

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Capitalize on

similar

To gain profit from.

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