make the best of
idiom
1
: to use (something) in an effective way
We may not get another chance, so we need to make the best of this opportunity.
2
: to deal with (a bad situation) as well as possible
Life is not very good right now—but let's try to make the best of it.
(British) We're trying to make the best of a bad job.
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Stardust, a stylish restaurant and bar at 1002 W. Main St., has been forced to make the best of a trying situation.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2024
UConn’s ability to make the best of a very tough situation in replacing Hurley will be pivotal for the near- and long-term.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
Hosted by Micaela Birmingham, the 13-episode season will take audiences through the five boroughs of New York sharing tips on how to make the best of your time while in the Big Apple.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 June 2024
We are displaced and trying to make the best of the situation.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2024
UConn’s ability to make the best of a very tough situation in replacing Hurley will be pivotal for the near- and long-term.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
Hosted by Micaela Birmingham, the 13-episode season will take audiences through the five boroughs of New York sharing tips on how to make the best of your time while in the Big Apple.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 June 2024
We are displaced and trying to make the best of the situation.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
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“Make the best of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20best%20of. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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