Giovanni
輔導教師Is it correct to say "take advantage of" ?
Hi, I would like to know if it's correct to say "take advantage of". For example If I have a couple of free days in my week, could I say "I took advantage of my free days to study".
Besides if it's correct is there another way of saying it keeping the same meaning?
2019年6月23日 06:44
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Your example is perfect. Note that “take advantage of” can also have a different and negative connotation.
The shopkeeper took advantage of my ignorance and overcharged me.
He takes advantage of his wife. He’s getting away with it now but it will lead to problems in the future, I predict.
This negative use can also be written as “takes an unfair advantage”
2019年6月23日
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Yes its correct to say that in this context.
2019年6月23日
Yes, you can say that.
As Michael suggested, another expression with the same meaning is, "I used my free days to study".
By the way, your use of 'free days' is fine where I am.
2019年6月23日
Perfect. Thank you all of you guys.
2019年6月24日
Depending on your exact meaning, you could also say, "I had a light week so I was able to study."
2019年6月23日
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