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Meaning of make the best of | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To derive what limited advantage one can (from an unpleasant outcome or situation).
idiomatic
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.

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