Idiom · B2 · Neutral · common in speech and writing
make the most of
Use or enjoy an opportunity, resource, or limited period of time as fully as possible.
iskoristiti na najbolji način; izvući maksimum iz; što bolje iskoristiti
Memory scene
A short hourglass powers many small activities before its final grain falls: none of the limited chance is wasted.
How it sounds
mayk thuh MOHST uhv
Stress most; of is reduced in natural speech.
Build the sentence
make the most of + opportunity, time, resource, or situation
Use it
The workshop lasts only an hour, so make the most of the chance to ask questions.
A limited opportunity motivates full use.
We made the most of the small kitchen by adding shelves above every counter.
The phrase can mean using a limited resource efficiently, not just enjoying it.
Watch out
Do not confuse make the most of with make the best of: the latter often means manage an unpleasant situation as well as possible. Make the most of is normally positive or opportunity-focused.
Nearby language
The closest explicit paraphrase, though it can sound more strategic or self-interested.
Neutral and practical, especially for resources or time.
Used especially when circumstances are unsatisfactory and cannot be changed.
Make it yours
Imate samo jedno slobodno popodne u novom gradu i želite da ga što bolje iskoristite.