Phrase guide

make mileage out of

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To take advantage of, to exploit (usually a tragic or unfortunate situation).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I would never make mileage out of the recent tragic deaths in their family.

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