make hay
phrase
: to make use of a situation or circumstance especially in order to gain an advantage
The candidate made hay of his opponent's scandalous behavior.
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All this was built on a self-deprecating stand-up persona that made hay of middle-aged masculinity.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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“Make hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20hay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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