make capital out of something

成語所屬單字capital

make capital out of something — 慣用語

1. to use a situation, event, or piece of information to gain an advantage for your

1.慣用語
釋義

利用…謀取利益

to use a situation, event, or piece of information to gain an advantage for yourself, often in a way that others consider unfair

例句

The opposition party tried to make political capital out of the government's handling of the crisis.

Diego's rivals made capital of his failed business deal during the election campaign.