| 词汇 | milk someone for something |
| 释义 | (redirected from milk someone for something)milk (someone or something) for (something)To try to get as much of something from a person, thing, or situation as possible. The company used to make all sorts of innovative games, but in the last few years they've just been milking the same franchise for as much money as its fans will give them. The candidate has been milking his opponent's scandal for press coverage. milk someone for somethingFig. to pressure someone into giving information or money. The reporter milked the mayor's aide for information. The thief milked me for $20. milk someone/something for somethingIf someone milks someone or something for something, they try to get an advantage or something valuable from them, often in an unfair way. Note: `Spilled' can also be spelled `spilt' in British English. They want to capture the market share now and milk it for profits later. He had everyone's attention now and he milked the situation for as much drama as he could get away with. |
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