milk something for all it's worth
phrasal verbPart ofmilk
milk something for all it's worth — phrasal verb
1. To get as much advantage, attention, or benefit from a situation as possible, of
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To get as much advantage, attention, or benefit from a situation as possible, often by making the most of every opportunity it offers.
Example
The politician milked the media attention for all it was worth and gave interviews to every channel she could find.
Linh milked her successful exam results for all they were worth when she asked her parents for a bigger allowance.