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make the best of

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To derive what limited advantage one can (from an unpleasant outcome or situation).
    idiomatic
  2. To use (a resource) as well as possible; to be resourceful.
    idiomatic

Examples

“So make⟳ the best of this test⟳ and don't ask⟳ why It's not a question⟳, but a lesson learned in time”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

make the best of a bad bargain make the best of a bad job make the best of one's way make the case for make the cheese more binding make the cut

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