Meaning of improve the occasion | Babel Free
Definitions
- To point out a moral to be learned from some event that has just occurred.
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To celebrate with food or drink. obsolete, slang
Examples
“Then he improved the occasion to give young Finland a lecture upon the impropriety of marrying for money.”
“I told Jos. of my intentions, and he improved the occasion by eating four or five meals, and drinking at least a gallon of beer and a bottle of gin at my expense.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.