How to Pronounce "turn to your advantage"
expression
TURN too yer ad-VAN-tij
turn too yaw ad-VAHN-tij
Definition
To use a situation, problem, or challenge in a way that benefits you or gives you an advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ædˈvæntɪdʒ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /tˈuː/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐdvˈɑːntɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN too yer ad-VAN-tij
UK
turn too yaw ad-VAHN-tij
Listen in Context
She tried to turn the situation to her advantage after losing her job.
You can turn mistakes to your advantage by learning from them.
He knows how to turn every challenge to his advantage.
I tried to turn the delay to my advantage by reading a book while I waited.