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Synonyms

make the most of

Idioms  

  1. Use to the greatest advantage, as in She planned to make the most of her trip to Europe, or The class quickly made the most of the teacher's absence. This expression was first recorded in 1526.

Example Sentences

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It’s human to mourn one’s situation, but it’s our responsibility to fight our way back to a happy life or at least to make the most of our situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"For now, we simply make the most of what little we have."

From Barron's

“This agreement reflects our conviction in the potential of anito-cel and our intention to move with speed so we can make the most of that potential for patients with multiple myeloma,” said Gilead CEO Daniel O’Day.

From MarketWatch

They could not make the most of that though.

From BBC

With only 24 hours to explore, what’s your number one tip to make the most of a short stay in the city?

From The Wall Street Journal

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