をいいことに
Meanings
- to take advantage of
- to use something as a excuse or reason to do something bad
- to exploit a situation for one's own benefit
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Explanation
をいいことに is used when someone exploits a favorable circumstance, an excuse, or another person's vulnerability to justify or carry out an action—often with a negative or disapproving nuance. It suggests that the action is taken not on its own merits, but by taking advantage of the situation or someone’s weakness. It can imply blame or criticism of the person who uses the situation for their own benefit.
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Example sentences
He used my mistake as an excuse to pin the blame on me.
She used my lateness as a pretext to stretch the meeting.
He takes advantage of my age and talks down to me.
The children are staying up late by taking advantage of their parents' concern.
She takes advantage of my kindness and repeatedly asks me to do things I don’t want to do.
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