Make the best of something/it

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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.
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Often appears as...

  • make the best of a bad situation
  • make the best of a difficult situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Stay Positive

Emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in tough situations by making the most of what's available.

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When I sprained my ankle on vacation, I decided to make the best of it by enjoying some extra reading time.
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Not Ideal

Suggests working with less-than-perfect circumstances and accepting things cannot be perfect.

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He had to make the best of the outdated computer since the budget wouldn't allow for a new one.
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Temporary Solution

Used when finding a temporary way to deal well with a problem, not solving it entirely.

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The power outage meant no TV, but we decided to make the best of it and play board games.
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