How to Pronounce "take advantage of"
expression
TAYK ad-VAN-tij uhv
tayk ud-VAHN-tij ov
Definition
To use a situation, opportunity, or someone else for your own benefit. Sometimes this can be positive (making good use of something) or negative (treating someone unfairly to benefit yourself).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ɐdvˈɑːntɪdʒ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK ad-VAN-tij uhv
UK
tayk ud-VAHN-tij ov
Listen in Context
You should take advantage of this sale before it ends.
She always tries to take advantage of new opportunities.
Don't take advantage of your friends' kindness.
He really took advantage of the situation to get promoted.