EPISODE · Sep 15, 2024 · 23 MIN
To take advantage of someone or something
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Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Another expression with the verb take. Let’s practice with “to take advantage of.”To “take advantage of” can be good or bad. Here’s an example of the bad kind: “He took advantage of his friend’s generosity by borrowing money and never paying it back.”And the good kind: “She took advantage of every opportunity to practice her English with fluent speakers.”1) My friend took advantage of my ignorance to sell me defective merchandise.2) The car salesman knew we didn’t know anything about cars. He really took advantage of us. Now we have no money and a crappy car.3) Our supermarket is having a sale on pasta. I’m going to take advantage of the low prices and stock up.4) My mother is friends with all the local politicians. If I ever decide to get into politics, I’ll take advantage of her connections.5) Let’s take advantage of the beautiful weather and go to the beach this afternoon. Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the showEmail me: [email protected] can now support my podcasts and classes:Keep the podcasts coming! Thank you!
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Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks! Another expression with the verb take. Let’s practice with “to take advantage of.” To “take advantage of” can be good or bad. Here’s an example of the bad kind: “He took advantage of his friend’s generosity by borrowing money and never paying it back.” And the good kind: “She took advantage of every opportunity to practice her English with fluent speakers.” 1) My friend took advantage of my ignoran...
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