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

After not playing against the Lynx, center Laeticia Amihere made the most of her opportunity against the moribund Sky on Friday. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Randy Dobnak is making the most of his opportunity and perhaps could be a starter next season, along with presumptive returnees Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo and Noah Cameron. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

The bikes were a smart and gleeful way to make the most of our limited time in South Lake Tahoe. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Mourinho wants to make the most of his vision and long passes, harnessing the pace and attacking ability of Vinicius Jr, Mbappe and Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger who has joined from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140million (£119m; $161m). — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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