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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.

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"We just really try and make the most of every day," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"I told Estevao that the club likes to work with and develop young players and that he could use that to make the most of the opportunity."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

InCommodities will work with Vena to manage when it charges and discharges the battery to make the most of the spread in prices, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It’s great to make the most of the outdoors here.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

When I did, I figured I had to make the most of it.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli

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