Take Advantage Of (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Take Advantage Of (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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take advantage of (someone or something) What does take advantage of (someone or something) mean?	to use someone or something for one`s own benefit	We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to the beach.
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two-faced What does "two-faced" mean?	: deceitful; disolyal; someone who pretends to be a friend but isn't.	"I thought he was my friend, but he's two-faced. He says nice things to me when we're together, but makes jokes about me when we aren't.
pull over (someone) What does "pull over (someone)" mean?	to make a car drive to the side of the road and stop	The police pulled over the man because he had been drinking and driving.
hit the books What does "hit the books" mean?	to begin to study hard	After relaxing all weekend I hit the books on Sunday evening.
Make yourself scarce What does "Make yourself scarce" mean?	If someone makes themselves scarce, they go away from a place, especially to avoid trouble or so that they can't be found.
Strike while the iron is hot What does "Strike while the iron is hot" mean?	Act quickly while the opportunity is still available.	If you want the job, you need to strike while the iron is hot. Blacksmiths working iron by hand heat the iron in a fire to red-hot making it malleable. The Smith removes the iron from the fire and shapes it with blows from a hammer. They need to work quickly before the iron cools. Once the iron is cool, it becomes brittle and the opportunity to hammer it into shape has passed.

in consequence of (something) What does "in consequence of (something)" mean?	as a result of something	In consequence of my loss of job, I am no longer able to keep living in my present apartment.
at peace What does "at peace" mean?	peaceful, happy	The woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend's funeral.
seeing someone What does "seeing someone" mean?	be dating someone on a regular basis	be dating someone on a regular basisThe woman was not seeing anyone when she met a man who she liked at the party.
Streets ahead What does "Streets ahead" mean?	If people are streets ahead of their rivals, they are a long way in front.

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Take Advantage Of (someone Or Something) Idiom