Make the best of something/it
phrase
To do the best that one can in a difficult situation.
Even though it was raining on the day of the outdoor concert, they decided to make the best of it and dance in the rain.
Often appears as...
- make the best of a bad situation
- make the best of a difficult situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To use or utilize to the fullest extent.
She didn't have the freshest ingredients, but she decided to make the best of what she had and create a delicious meal.
Often appears as...
- make the best of what you have
- make the best of the resources
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do the best that one can in a difficult situation.
Even though it was raining on the day of the outdoor concert, they decided to make the best of it and dance in the rain.
Often appears as...
- make the best of a bad situation
- make the best of a difficult situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To use or utilize to the fullest extent.
She didn't have the freshest ingredients, but she decided to make the best of what she had and create a delicious meal.
Often appears as...
- make the best of what you have
- make the best of the resources
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in tough situations by making the most of what's available.
When I sprained my ankle on vacation, I decided to make the best of it by enjoying some extra reading time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
Suggests working with less-than-perfect circumstances and accepting things cannot be perfect.
He had to make the best of the outdated computer since the budget wouldn't allow for a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Solution
Used when finding a temporary way to deal well with a problem, not solving it entirely.
The power outage meant no TV, but we decided to make the best of it and play board games.
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in tough situations by making the most of what's available.
When I sprained my ankle on vacation, I decided to make the best of it by enjoying some extra reading time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
Suggests working with less-than-perfect circumstances and accepting things cannot be perfect.
He had to make the best of the outdated computer since the budget wouldn't allow for a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Solution
Used when finding a temporary way to deal well with a problem, not solving it entirely.
The power outage meant no TV, but we decided to make the best of it and play board games.
Pro Tip 1/3Stay Positive
Emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in tough situations by making the most of what's available.
When I sprained my ankle on vacation, I decided to make the best of it by enjoying some extra reading time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
Suggests working with less-than-perfect circumstances and accepting things cannot be perfect.
He had to make the best of the outdated computer since the budget wouldn't allow for a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Solution
Used when finding a temporary way to deal well with a problem, not solving it entirely.
The power outage meant no TV, but we decided to make the best of it and play board games.
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