fish in troubled waters
US /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
UK /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
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渾水摸魚, 趁火打劫
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.
這位政客被指控試圖利用最近的醜聞渾水摸魚。
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During the company's financial crisis, some employees tried to fish in troubled waters by spreading rumors.
在公司財務危機期間，一些員工試圖透過散佈謠言來渾水摸魚。