順水推舟

shùnshuǐtuīzhōu

Push the boat along the current; take advantage of a situation or trend to achieve a goal.

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lit. to push the boat with the current, fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit

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順水推舟|顺水推舟 [shùn shuǐ tuī zhōu] ► lit. to push the boat with the current ► fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit