# make the best of

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/make-the-best-of
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To derive what limited advantage one can (from an unpleasant outcome or situation).

## Examples

- The weather is bad, but we can make the best of it.
- We missed our flight, but we decided to make the best of our extra day in the city.
- Although the project faced severe budget cuts, the team resolved to make the best of their limited resources to complete the work.

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