make the most of

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

“We have a gift from God here, and we need to make the most of it,” said Raphael Bloise, head of the project in Brazil.

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And make the most of it he did.

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Tommy Freeman, who is midway through his own switch to midfield from the wing, failed to make the most of England's best opportunity up until that point, holding on to the ball and taking contact as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso revved up on his shoulder.

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England have, instead, tried to make the most of the cramped schedule and ease players back into action after a post-summer break.

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Ms. Lucio, as the often dismissive Isidora, and Ms. Verson, as the frantically fanatical Susie, have the most overtly comic roles and make the most of their material.

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