make the most of
To use an opportunity, situation, or period of time as effectively and successfully as possible.
make the most of
To use an opportunity, situation, or period of time as effectively and successfully as possible.
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Examples
"Students should make the most of the opportunities available to them at university."
"She wanted to make the most of her time abroad."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of an opportunity as something valuable: making the most of it means using as much of its value as possible.
Cultural Context
A very common English expression used when encouraging someone to take full advantage of an opportunity, resource, or period of time.
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