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Definition milk in British English

milk verb

[transitive] verb
/mɪlk/
1

to take milk from a cow, goat, or sheep

Synonyms and related words
brand brand cattle prod
2

to get a lot of personal advantage or benefit from something, especially in a dishonest way

Example

He managed to boost business by milking his connections with celebrities.

Example

Both parties have milked the political situation for all it's worth.

Synonyms and related words
benefit get gain
Definition milk in British English

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