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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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Sean: I just said, “Guys, there’s nothing we can do. Let’s just make the most of it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"We were given a piece of A4 paper, and essentially told to make the most of the time we had."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Opportunity is present, so I’m trying to make the most of it,” Freeland said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"For now, we simply make the most of what little we have."

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

We have to take things as lightly as we can, so we make the most of every opportunity, and nonsense stands stark and immediate beside horror.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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