fish in troubled waters
US /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
UK /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
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mencari keuntungan di air keruh, mengambil kesempatan dalam kesempitan
to try to gain an advantage from a difficult or confused situation
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The politician was accused of trying to fish in troubled waters by exploiting the recent scandal.
Politikus itu dituduh mencoba mencari keuntungan di air keruh dengan memanfaatkan skandal baru-baru ini.
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During the company's financial crisis, some employees tried to fish in troubled waters by spreading rumors.
Selama krisis keuangan perusahaan, beberapa karyawan mencoba mencari keuntungan di air keruh dengan menyebarkan rumor.