7
make use of(expression, idiom, develop, abuse, use)
7
stand someone in good stead(advantage, profit)
7
take advantage of(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
7
turn to good account(advantage, profit)
6
avail oneself of(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
6
bring to bear(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
6
put to use(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
6
use(verb, work, develop, abuse, handle)
5
bring into play(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
5
capitalize on(expression, develop, abuse, use, handle)
5
cash in on(expression, idiom, develop, abuse, use)
5
exploit(verb, control, work, accept, develop)
5
make the most of(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
5
manipulate(verb, control, work, accept, develop)
5
profit by(expression, develop, abuse, use, handle)
5
profit from(expression, develop, abuse, use, handle)
5
turn to account(expression, idiom, control, work, accept)
5
turn to good advantage(advantage, profit)
4
trade on(advantage, profit)
3
abuse(verb, work, develop, use, handle)
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