shùn​shuǐ​tuī​zhōu

to take advantage of a situation

Senses

顺水推舟/ 順水推舟 shùn​shuǐ​tuī​zhōu to take advantage of a situation

literally to push a boat with the current; to use a favorable situation or a suggestion from others to achieve one's own goals with little effort

References

synonym 顺水推船/順水推船 顺水推舟/順水推舟
synonym 因风吹火/因風吹火 顺水推舟/順水推舟