make the most of

[make the most of] {v. phr.}

To do the most you can with; get the most from; use to the greatest advantage.

* /She planned the weekend in town to make the most of it./

* /George studied hard. He wanted to make the most of his chance to learn./

* /The teacher went out of the room for five minutes and some bad boys made the most of it./

* /Bill liked Mary; he would do anything for her, and Mary made the most of it./

Compare: MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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