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Make the most of

Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

Use or enjoy something as fully as possible.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. We made the most of our free afternoon by visiting the museum.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Which expression from this lesson matches this meaning?

Use or enjoy something as fully as possible.
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Make the most of — Use or enjoy something as fully as possible.

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Use or enjoy something as fully as possible.

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When to use it

Use this everyday expression about taking advantage of available time, resources or an opportunity, especially one that may not last.

More examples in context

  • Let’s make the most of the quiet room while it is available.
  • She makes the most of her commute by listening to English conversations.

Usage note

Include an object after “of”: “make the most of it”. This concerns using an opportunity well; it does not mean owning the largest amount of something.

A short conversation

A: We only have an hour before the train leaves.
B: Let’s make the most of it and explore the nearby market.
A: We’ll leave enough time to get back.

One more practice question

Which choice makes the most of a short practice session?

A. Spending the whole session waiting without trying anything.
B. Focusing on one useful skill and practising it carefully.

Check your answer

B. Focused practice uses the available time well.

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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.

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