gain an advantage of smb.
- gain an advantage of smb.
взять верх над кем-л., оказаться в лучшем положении, чем кто-л., получить, иметь преимущество перед кем-л
‘You have the advantage of me in courtesy as well as in years, sir,’ I replied. (W. S. Maugham, ‘The Making of a Saint’, ch. II) — - Вы имеете передо мной то преимущество, сэр, что вы старше меня, да и любезностью обхождения мне с вами не сравниться, - ответил я.
‘He likes me you know.’ ‘I know he does.’ ‘I'd hate to think I was taking advantage.’ (J. Steinbeck, ‘The Winter of Our Discontent’, part II, ch. XIII) — - Он ко мне хорошо относится, вот почему. - Знаю. - Но мне бы не хотелось злоупотреблять этим.
I don't like saying this, Jago, but I've got to. You've got the advantage over him in some respects - but by and large he will make a better Master than you would have done. (C. P. Snow, ‘The Masters’, part IV, ch. 43) — Мне не хочется говорить вам этого, Яго, но все же я скажу. Кое в чем вы превосходите Крофорда. Но в общем он будет лучшим главой колледжа, чем вы.
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