fish in troubled waters
US /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
UK /fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɔː.tərz/
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浑水摸鱼, 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.
这位政客被指控试图利用最近的丑闻浑水摸鱼。
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During the company's financial crisis, some employees tried to fish in troubled waters by spreading rumors.
在公司财务危机期间，一些员工试图通过散布谣言来浑水摸鱼。