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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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"I mean we live in Shropshire, it's beautiful and we really need to make the most of it."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Help your kids build the character to make the most of technology rather than become a slave to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Some households may have to plan how to maximize other itemized deductions to make the most of the tax break.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“Now we’ve just got to make the most of them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I was excited to have my own tennis racket at first, but I didn’t really pursue the sport or make the most of the training Mom and Dad offered.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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