goal

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achievement

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opportunity

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to achieve

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effort

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to mess up

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to dream

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The idiom "make the most of something" originates from the idea of optimizing or maximizing the benefits or opportunities presented by a particular situation or resource. It is used to convey the idea of using something to its full advantage and not squandering it.

What is the origin of the idiom "make the most of something" and when to use it?

to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

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to [do] {one's}  best

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to [go] wrong

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to [take] part

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to encourage

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "opportunity", "mess up", "encourage", etc.

Face2Face Intermédiaire "Unité 7 - 7A" Vocabulaire