TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
What is the Meaning of the Expression
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF?
for those learning to speak English as a Second, or Additional, Language (ESL or EAL)
Definition 1:
To take advantage of someone means to exploit that person, or to treat the person in an unfair way so that you gain something.
Example:
In some countries, taxi drivers take advantage of tourists and charge them a higher rate.
Definition 2:
make good use of the opportunity available to you
Example:
My friends from Mexico came to visit me in Canada. They took advantage of the mountains and snow, and learned to snowboard.
Note:
These two definitions have very different meanings.
The first meaning is negative. The second meaning is positive.