make capital out of something
idiomPart ofcapital
make capital out of something — idiom
1. to use a situation, event, or piece of information to gain an advantage for your
1.idiom
Definition
to use a situation, event, or piece of information to gain an advantage for yourself, often in a way that others consider unfair
Example
The opposition party tried to make political capital out of the government's handling of the crisis.
Diego's rivals made capital of his failed business deal during the election campaign.