thừa dịp
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To seize the opportunity / to take advantage of the chance: The phrase "thừa dịp" means to actively use a favorable circumstance or moment to achieve a specific purpose. It implies acting opportunistically when a suitable opening arises.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Hắn thừa dịp chủ nhà đi vắng để đột nhập. (He took advantage of the homeowner's absence to break in.)
- Công ty chúng tôi thừa dịp thị trường bùng nổ để mở rộng. (Our company seized the opportunity of the market boom to expand.)
- Cô ấy thừa dịp anh ta đang vui vẻ để xin tăng lương. (She seized the moment while he was in a good mood to ask for a raise.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries a slightly opportunistic or strategic connotation, suggesting the action might not have been possible without that specific chance. It is frequently used in narratives describing clever or cunning actions.
Synonyms
- To seize the opportunity: To grab a favorable moment.
- To take advantage of the chance: To use a circumstance for benefit.
- To capitalize on the occasion: To turn a situation to one's advantage.
Related Idioms
- "Thừa nước đục thả câu": This is a closely related idiom meaning "to fish in troubled waters" or to take advantage of a chaotic or confused situation for personal gain. It shares the core idea of "thừa dịp" but emphasizes exploiting disorder.
- Bọn đầu cơ thừa nước đục thả câu, đẩy giá cả lên cao. (Speculators fished in troubled waters, driving prices up.)