take advantage of someone

take advantage of someone
take advantage of someone
1. to deceive someone. •

I knew that you wouldn't take advantage of me! I trusted you.

Please don't take advantage of me the way you took advantage of Carl.

2. to impose on someone. •

I am glad to have your help. I hope I am not taking advantage of you.

I am glad to do it. You are not taking advantage of me.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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