make the most of

phrase

: to show or use to the best advantage

made the most of her talents

Examples of make the most of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Afterward, the men make the most of Strandhill’s small-plates scene. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

Jamal Roberts is making the most of all the opportunities presented by his senior year of college football. — Pj Green october 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Smith had a season-low four catches for 93 yards, but the sensational wide receiver made the most of his chances. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Antetokounmpo, who was the first Heat starter introduced by the public address announcer ahead of the first home exhibition, made the most of his minutes. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for make the most of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove