make capital out of (something)

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To use something to one's advantage or profit. Prosecutors are making capital out of the defendant's conflicting stories.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
GraÇA	GRA-sə	Portuguese
Larysa	-	Ukrainian
Jayashri	-	Indian, Marathi
Olympias	-	Ancient Greek
Jahzeel	-	Biblical
Slade	SLAYD	English (Modern)