# make the most of

idiom

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

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- We should make the most of this sunny day.
- Since we only have one hour in the city, we need to make the most of our time.
- She decided to make the most of her limited resources by investing in skills that would provide long-term professional stability.

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