fish in troubled waters

US /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
UK /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
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혼란을 틈타 이득을 취하다, 어려운 상황을 이용하다

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.
그 정치인은 최근 스캔들을 이용하여 혼란을 틈타 이득을 취하려 했다는 비난을 받았다.
During the company's financial crisis, some employees tried to fish in troubled waters by spreading rumors.
회사의 재정 위기 동안, 일부 직원들은 소문을 퍼뜨려 혼란을 틈타 이득을 취하려 했다.