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make the most of

idiom
Meaning

To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to derive as much benefit or profit from (something) as is possible.


Examples
SIMPLE

We should make the most of this sunny day.

CONTEXTUAL

Since we only have one hour in the city, we need to make the most of our time.

COMPLEX

She decided to make the most of her limited resources by investing in skills that would provide long-term professional stability.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    cannot make it

    Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.

  3. 03

    doctors make the worst patients

    It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.

  4. 04

    enough to make a cat laugh

    Very outlandish or outrageous.

  5. 05

    enough to make the angels weep

    Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.

  6. 06

    fine feathers make fine birds

    Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.

  7. 07

    have it made

    To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty.

  8. 08

    it takes all kinds to make a world

    Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's eccentricity.

Last updated April 17, 2026