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Use to the greatest advantage, as in She planned to make the most of her trip to Europe, or The class quickly made the most of the teacher's absence. This expression was first recorded in 1526.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): make the most of something
to make something appear as good as possible; to exploit something; to get as much out of something as is possible. • Mary knows how to make the most of her talents. • They designed the advertisements to make the most of the product’s features.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs