capitalize on (something)
capitalize on (something)
To take advantage of a particular opportunity or situation for one's benefit. We need to capitalize on that team's losing streak and overtake them in the standings. You finally got an interview at that company, so you need to capitalize on it, because you might not get another one.
See also: capitalize, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
capitalize on something
Fig. to build on something; to exploit something, such as an opportunity of talent, to one's own benefit. Let's try to capitalize on the strength of the economy and invest for the future. Capitalize on your experience in the field and you'll do well in the interview.
See also: capitalize, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- capitalize
- capitalize on
- take the chance (to do something)
- take the occasion
- take the occasion (to do something)
- (one's) day in court
- be in the right spot at the right time
- take the opportunity (to do something)
- (from) top to toe
- fish in troubled waters