take advantage of

approfittare di, usufruire di

Usare qualcosa che hai a disposizione perché ti è utile.

In inglese semplice: To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

• Take advantage of the free lessons.
• We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.
• Are you taking advantage of your library membership?

Come si usa: take advantage of something (We took advantage of the free bus service.)

Sinonimi: make use of, use

Espressioni comuni: take advantage of something, take advantage of discounts

approfittarsi di, sfruttare

Usare ingiustamente qualcuno o la sua situazione per ottenere un vantaggio personale.

In inglese semplice: To use someone or their situation unfairly for your own benefit.

• Do not take advantage of her kindness.
• The company took advantage of workers who needed jobs.
• He felt that his friends were taking advantage of him.

Come si usa: take advantage of someone/something (They took advantage of her lack of experience.)

Sinonimi: exploit, use

Espressioni comuni: take advantage of someone, take advantage of kindness