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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make the most of

England may as well make the most of this second chance.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Jordan Beau, owner of Daisy’s Diner & Bar in Brooklyn, said incorporating AI in his marketing materials has helped him make the most of his budget and bring in younger customers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

From Abidjan to Dakar and Abuja, mechanics, scrap dealers, motorcycle taxi drivers and street vendors make the most of the tiniest corner to set up their business activity.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Both keep dawn-to-dusk hours, so they make the most of the time they do have together.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

I couldn’t tell them the full truth, that I needed to make the most of this term because it would very likely be my last.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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