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1 take advantage of
(to make use of (a situation, person etc) in such a way as to benefit oneself: He took full advantage of all his business opportunities.) izmantot; iegūt -
2 to take advantage
gūt labumu; piekrāpt; izmantot -
3 advantage
1) ((a) gain or benefit: There are several advantages in being self-employed.) priekšrocība; izdevīgums2) (in tennis, the first point gained after deuce.)•- advantageously
- have an/the advantage over
- have an/the advantage
- take advantage of* * *pārākums, priekšrocība; izdevīgums, labums; dot priekšroku; sekmēt, veicināt -
4 to take somebody at an advantage
pārsteigt kāduEnglish-Latvian dictionary > to take somebody at an advantage
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5 screw
[skru:] 1. noun1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) skrūve2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) skrūves pagriešana/pievilkšana2. verb1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) []skrūvēt; skrūvēties2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) pieskrūvēt; atskrūvēt; pieskrūvēties; atskrūvēties3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) drātēt; drātēties4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) piešmaukt•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
- screw up one's courage* * *skrūve; gliemezis; propelleris; dzenskrūve; skrūves pagriešana; vīstoklis; cietumsargs; sīkstulis, skopulis; kleperis; alga; sīkumains eksaminētājs; pieskrūvēt, saskrūvēt; izspiest; griezt; griezties; skopoties; piešmaukt, piekrāpt; stingri pārbaudīt -
6 make the most of (something)
(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) izmantot pēc iespējas labāk -
7 make the most of (something)
(to take advantage of (an opportunity etc) to the greatest possible extent: You'll only get one chance, so you'd better make the most of it!) izmantot pēc iespējas labāk -
8 good
[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.)2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.)3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.)4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.)5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.)6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.)7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.)8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.)9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.)10) (suitable: a good man for the job.)11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.)12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?)13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.)14) (thorough: a good clean.)15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.)2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) jūsu pašu labā2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) tas, kas ir labs3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) labi!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ak, Dievs!- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good* * *labums; labs; noderīgs; derīgs; prasmīgs, veikls; laipns, jauks; labs, labvēlīgs; nebojāts, svaigs; labs, vesels; dibināts, pamatots; drošs; uzvedīgs, paklausīgs; pamatīgs; krietns, prāvs -
9 interest
['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) interese2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) aizraušanās3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.) procentu likme4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) (īpašuma) daļa; līdzdalība5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) intereses; labums2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) interesēt2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) ieinteresēt•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
- take an interest* * *interese; priekšrocības, labums; interese, aizraušanās; līdzdalība, daļa; procenti; ieinteresētie; interesēt; ieinteresēt -
10 cash in on
(to take financial or other advantage of (a situation etc): He is the sort of person who cashes in on other people's misfortunes.) labi nopelnīt
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