make the most of

phrase

: to show or use to the best advantage
made the most of her talents

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Goodwill has published several guides to help shoppers make the most of secondhand clothing. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Antetokounmpo made the most of Wednesday’s preseason opportunity. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Business owners can make the most of this limit by gifting minority interests well before their company goes to market. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 And in the Roman countryside, via the port of Civitavecchia, guests with Holland America Line can make the most of peak white-truffle season with a truffle-hunting and cooking excursion. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make the most of

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First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of make the most of was in 1588

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“Make the most of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20most%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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