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

Reformers may disagree as to whether Bernardo Arévalo made the most of the opportunity he was given. — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Both were taking their two daughters to their first-ever concerts — and making the most of the experience. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026

Here’s how to make the most of a fall getaway to this mountain hideaway. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Apparently, McQueen made the most of the Ferrari, thrashing it along Southern California’s Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Drive. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 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