to use a political issue to one’s advantage
utilizar un tema político para beneficio propio (utilizar un tema político para beneficio propio)
"The minister tried to play the political card to gain public sympathy."
"El ministro intentó jugar la carta política para ganar simpatía pública." (El ministro intentó **jugar la carta política** para ganar simpatía pública.)
a person or group that is trusted and reliable
to start something, especially a project or task
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
good things are coming ahead
to improve or advance to a higher level
To live or do something with very little money.