turn (something) to (good) account
idiom
formal
: to gain or profit from (something) : to take advantage of (something)
Is there a way to turn this situation to good account?
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turn (something) over in one's mind
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“Turn (something) to (good) account.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20%28something%29%20to%20%28good%29%20account. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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