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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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The Lakers staff has encouraged Carr to take advantage of stay-ready games against coaches and make the most of G League opportunities to get more reps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

That meant engineers had to make the most of their limited communication windows.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

We need to ensure a strong economic rebound from years of active combat and make the most of the global technology and defense industrial booms under way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Some of Littler's opponents had never played a competitive game of darts, although everyone was keen to make the most of the experience.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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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